BMV Expands Hours For Voters Needing IDs
By JULIE FLETCHER
Communications, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Commissioner Don Snemis of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced that BMV license branches will extend hours of operation on Monday, Nov. 3 and Tuesday, Nov. 4 to issue ID cards and drivers licenses that may be used for identification at a polling place.
Branches will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.
License branches will only process new, amended or replacement ID cards, amended or replacement drivers licenses, learners permits and commercial drivers licenses.
Aside from disability placards, the branches will not perform any other BMV service.
The Indiana BMV provides state-issued ID cards for voting purposes to any unlicensed Hoosier, as long as he or she can provide the proper documentation and is old enough to vote.
The following documents are required to obtain a new state ID or drivers license. A complete list can be found at www.myBMV.com
- 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.
- Proof of residency, two documents such as a voter registration card, utility bill, or bank statement.
All license branches will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, Nov. 5.