Voter Identification Number

Primary definition

A assigned to a voter in Indiana. Ind. Code §3-7-13-13. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER

Also known asVIN · voter ID number · voter ID · voter identifier · unique voter identifier · UVIN
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What is voter identification number?

The term Voter Identification Number refers to a number assigned to identify a voter record or registration entry within an election system; treatment and disclosure rules vary by jurisdiction. It gives election, security, legal, or technical readers a specific label for the concept rather than a broader everyday meaning.

What is voter identification number used to identify?

Election officials use Voter Identification Number to create, organize, verify, communicate, or reconcile information connected with a number assigned to identify a voter record or registration entry within an election system. Documented handling makes the record easier to check later and can support canvassing, auditing, certification, retention, or public reporting. The exact workflow depends on the jurisdiction and system.

Why is voter identification number controlled or recorded?

Understanding Voter Identification Number matters because election records and results need to be traceable, reviewable, and handled consistently. Here, the term refers to a number assigned to identify a voter record or registration entry within an election system. Clear procedures help officials preserve accuracy, accountability, chain of custody, and evidence for canvassing, audits, certification, retention, or public reporting.

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A assigned to a voter in Indiana. Ind. Code §3-7-13-13. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER

Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Voter Identification Number. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/voter-identification-number

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