BMV extends hours for Election Day

SOUTH BEND, Ind.-- All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branches will extend hours of operation on Monday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 5 for the primary election.

Branches will be open Monday, Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Branches will prioritize processing transactions that include new, amended, renewed, or replacement identification cards, learner permits, and driver’s licenses. Customers are required to provide all required documentation to complete a transaction.

The Indiana BMV provides free, state-issued ID cards for voting purposes to any unlicensed Hoosier who is a U.S. citizen, who can provide proper documentation, and who will be at least 18 years of age on or before the next general election.

The following documents are required to obtain a new state ID card or driver’s license. A complete list of documents can also be found here.  

• Proof of Identity document, such as a birth certificate or passport.  
  
• Proof of Social Security document, such as a Social Security card, pay stub, or W-2.  
  
• Proof of lawful status, such as a birth certificate or passport. 
  
• Two documents that serve as proof of residency, such as a utility bill or bank statement dated in the last 60 days. 
• If your name has been legally changed and now differs from your identity document(s) (i.e., birth certificate or passport), proof of name change must be provided to obtain a state ID or driver’s license. 

Individuals who hold a driver’s license or ID card that expired after the last general election (Nov. 8, 2022) may use the expired card as proof of identification for voting purposes.