In order to vote a person must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Establish residency in the state they wish to vote
• Be registered by the state’s voter registration deadline

Who can’t vote?

• A person convicted of a felony that has resulted in the loss of the right to vote, requirements vary by state
• Some who are mentally incapacitated

Who needs to register to vote?

• A person who has never registered
• A person who has turned 18, most states allow a person to register before turning 18 if they will be 18 on election day
• A person who has become a citizen
• A person who has moved to a different state

Who needs to update their registration?

• A person who has moved within their state
• A person who has changed their name
• A person who wants to update their political party

What is needed to register?

Depending on the state a person will need:

• Proof of address (driver’s license or official mail)
• ID number (driver’s license or social security number)
• Proof of citizenship (driver’s license or other documentation)

Where and how do you register?

• 42 states and the District of Columbia allow for online registration
• All registrants can register by mail by downloading and printing the National Mail Voter Registration Form. Included are the addresses for where to mail the form in each state. The form can be found at: https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/eac_assets/1/6/Federal_Voter_Registration_ENG.pdf
• Registration can also be done in person at a person’s state or local election office which can be found using this site: https://www.usa.gov/election-office
• The website vote.gov can provide assistance for registering to vote

When do you register?

• Deadlines differ by state and can be found at vote.gov, however ensuring you are registered no later than 1 month before election day will meet state deadlines
• Registration is open any time