National Poll Report for IOG Sept 2014

IDENTIFICATION
Survey respondents were presented with the final section of the survey with the following
introduction: “We all face identification requests ranging from infrequently to frequently.
The following are instances when identification is typically required.” Each was then asked
to indicate which of 30 different instances in which an identification requirement is a
reasonable request. Requirements considered most reasonable included obtaining a
passport, applying for a loan and opening a bank account. A large majority, 81.4%, indicated
an identification requirement for voting was reasonable. Results on a national basis are
presented here in declining order.
Identification Requirement is Reasonable for: Percent
Reasonable
Obtaining a passport 95.7
Applying for a loan 91.1
Opening a bank account 90.3
Buying a gun 89.8
Applying for food stamps 87.0
Applying for welfare 86.3
Air travel 85.7
Receiving a marriage license 83.3
Applying for a job 83.1
Getting married 82.4
Renting a car 82.4
Writing a check 82.3
Buying alcohol 82.3
Voting 81.4
Getting medical care or securing medical records 80.8
Buying / renting a home 80.1
Make a credit card purchase 76.9
Alcohol at a bar 74.3
Buying cigarettes 72.6
Getting a fishing or hunting license 70.9
Bank transactions 68.2
Picking up a prescription 62.6
Opening a post office box 57.1
Blood donations 56.8
Getting a hotel room 56.2
Starting gas, cable, electric or internet service 53.4
Buying an M-rated video game 40.3
Worn while at work 38.8
Adopting a pet 32.3
Holding a protest or rally 21.8
Institute of Government Polling Center Page 26