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| Voter Registration Deadlines, State by State | Voter Registration Deadlines, State by State |
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| Election Day is Nov. 8. But the vast majority of the 50 states do not allow voters to register that day. Here’s a rundown of the deadlines to register by state. | Election Day is Nov. 8. But the vast majority of the 50 states do not allow voters to register that day. Here’s a rundown of the deadlines to register by state. |
| The “mail” dates refer to the day by which an application must be postmarked. States that offer registration on Election Day often have special requirements. On a desktop computer, you may search for your state’s name with keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl F on a PC or Command F on a Mac. | The “mail” dates refer to the day by which an application must be postmarked. States that offer registration on Election Day often have special requirements. On a desktop computer, you may search for your state’s name with keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl F on a PC or Command F on a Mac. |
| New York | New York |
| Online: Oct. 14 | Online: Oct. 14 |
| To register online in New York, you need a driver’s license, a driver’s permit or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in New York, you need a driver’s license, a driver’s permit or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 14 | Mail: Oct. 14 |
| In Person: Oct. 14 | In Person: Oct. 14 |
| Here’s a list of the places where you can register to vote in New York. | Here’s a list of the places where you can register to vote in New York. |
| California | California |
| Online: Oct. 24 | Online: Oct. 24 |
| To register online in California, you need a driver’s license, a driver’s permit or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in California, you need a driver’s license, a driver’s permit or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 24 | Mail: Oct. 24 |
| In Person: Oct. 24 | In Person: Oct. 24 |
| Here’s more information about where you can register to vote in California. | Here’s more information about where you can register to vote in California. |
| Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Online: Nov. 1 | Online: Nov. 1 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. |
| Mail: Nov. 1 | Mail: Nov. 1 |
| In Person: Nov. 1, though registering in person on Election Day is possible with identification and proof of residency if you’re registering for the first time or have moved to a new town. | In Person: Nov. 1, though registering in person on Election Day is possible with identification and proof of residency if you’re registering for the first time or have moved to a new town. |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Connecticut. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Connecticut. |
| Delaware | Delaware |
| Online: Oct. 15 | Online: Oct. 15 |
| To register online in Delaware, you need a driver’s license, a driver’s permit or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Delaware, you need a driver’s license, a driver’s permit or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 15 | Mail: Oct. 15 |
| In Person: Oct. 15 | In Person: Oct. 15 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Delaware. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Delaware. |
| Maryland | Maryland |
| Online: Oct. 18 | Online: Oct. 18 |
| To register online in Maryland, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Maryland, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 18 | Mail: Oct. 18 |
| In Person: Nov. 3 | In Person: Nov. 3 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Maryland. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Maryland. |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Online: Oct. 19 | Online: Oct. 19 |
| To register online in Massachusetts, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Massachusetts, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 19 | Mail: Oct. 19 |
| In Person: Oct. 19 | In Person: Oct. 19 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Massachusetts. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Massachusetts. |
| New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Online: You cannot register online in New Jersey. | Online: You cannot register online in New Jersey. |
| Mail: Oct. 18 | Mail: Oct. 18 |
| In Person: Oct. 18 | In Person: Oct. 18 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in New Jersey. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in New Jersey. |
| Oregon | Oregon |
| Online: Oct. 18 | Online: Oct. 18 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. |
| Mail: Oct. 18 | Mail: Oct. 18 |
| In Person: Oct. 18 | In Person: Oct. 18 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Oregon. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Oregon. |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Online: Oct. 9 | Online: Oct. 9 |
| To register online in Rhode Island, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Rhode Island, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 9 | Mail: Oct. 9 |
| In Person: Oct. 9 | In Person: Oct. 9 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Rhode Island. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Rhode Island. |
| Washington State | Washington State |
| Online: Oct. 10 | Online: Oct. 10 |
| To register online in Washington State, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Washington State, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 8 | Mail: Oct. 8 |
| In Person: Oct. 31 | In Person: Oct. 31 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Washington. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Washington. |
| Florida | Florida |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Florida. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Florida. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in the home of the hanging chad. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in the home of the hanging chad. |
| Colorado | Colorado |
| Online: Oct. 31 | Online: Oct. 31 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.= | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.= |
| Mail: Oct. 31 | Mail: Oct. 31 |
| In Person: Nov. 8 | In Person: Nov. 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Colorado. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Colorado. |
| Michigan | Michigan |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Michigan. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Michigan. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Michigan. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Michigan. |
| Nevada | Nevada |
| Online: Oct. 18 | Online: Oct. 18 |
| To register online in Nevada, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Nevada, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 8 | Mail: Oct. 8 |
| In Person: Oct. 18 | In Person: Oct. 18 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Nevada. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Nevada. |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in New Hampshire. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in New Hampshire. |
| Mail: Oct. 29 | Mail: Oct. 29 |
| In Person: Nov. 8 | In Person: Nov. 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in New Hampshire. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in New Hampshire. |
| New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Online: Oct. 11 | Online: Oct. 11 |
| To register online in New Mexico, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in New Mexico, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in New Mexico. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in New Mexico. |
| Ohio | Ohio |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Ohio. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Ohio. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Ohio. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Ohio. |
| North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in North Carolina. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in North Carolina. |
| Mail: Oct. 14 | Mail: Oct. 14 |
| In Person: Oct. 14 | In Person: Oct. 14 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in North Carolina. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in North Carolina. |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Online: Oct. 11 | Online: Oct. 11 |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Pennsylvania. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Pennsylvania. |
| Virginia | Virginia |
| Online: Oct. 17 | Online: Oct. 17 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. |
| Mail: Oct. 17 | Mail: Oct. 17 |
| In Person: Oct. 17 | In Person: Oct. 17 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Virginia. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Virginia. |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Online: Oct. 19 | Online: Oct. 19 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. |
| Mail: Oct. 19 | Mail: Oct. 19 |
| In Person: Nov 8 | In Person: Nov 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Wisconsin. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Wisconsin. |
| Texas | Texas |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Texas. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Texas. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Texas. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Texas. |
| Alabama | Alabama |
| Online: Oct. 24 | Online: Oct. 24 |
| To register online in Alabama, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Alabama, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 24 | Mail: Oct. 24 |
| In Person: Oct. 24 | In Person: Oct. 24 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Alabama. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Alabama. |
| Alaska | Alaska |
| Online: Oct. 9 | Online: Oct. 9 |
| To register online in Alaska, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Alaska, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 9 | Mail: Oct. 9 |
| In Person: Oct. 9 | In Person: Oct. 9 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Alaska. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Alaska. |
| Arizona | Arizona |
| Online: Oct. 10 | Online: Oct. 10 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. |
| Mail: Oct. 8 | Mail: Oct. 8 |
| In Person: Oct. 10 | In Person: Oct. 10 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Arizona. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Arizona. |
| Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Arkansas. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Arkansas. |
| Mail: Oct. 10 | Mail: Oct. 10 |
| In Person: Oct. 10 | In Person: Oct. 10 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Arkansas. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Arkansas. |
| Georgia | Georgia |
| Online: Oct. 11 | Online: Oct. 11 |
| To register online in Georgia, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Georgia, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Georgia. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Georgia. |
| Idaho | Idaho |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Idaho. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Idaho. |
| Mail: Oct. 14 | Mail: Oct. 14 |
| In Person: Oct. 14 | In Person: Oct. 14 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Idaho. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Idaho. |
| Indiana | Indiana |
| Online: Oct. 11 | Online: Oct. 11 |
| To register online in Indiana, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Indiana, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Indiana. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Indiana. |
| Iowa | Iowa |
| Online: Oct. 29 | Online: Oct. 29 |
| To register online in Iowa, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Iowa, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 24 | Mail: Oct. 24 |
| In Person: Oct. 29 | In Person: Oct. 29 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Iowa. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Iowa. |
| Kansas | Kansas |
| Online: Oct. 18 | Online: Oct. 18 |
| To register online in Kansas, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Kansas, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 18 | Mail: Oct. 18 |
| In Person: Oct. 18 | In Person: Oct. 18 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Kansas. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Kansas. |
| Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Online: Oct. 11 | Online: Oct. 11 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Kentucky. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Kentucky. |
| Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Online: Oct. 11 | Online: Oct. 11 |
| To register online in Louisiana, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Louisiana, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Louisiana. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Louisiana. |
| Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Mississippi. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Mississippi. |
| Mail: Oct. 8 | Mail: Oct. 8 |
| In Person: Oct. 8 | In Person: Oct. 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Mississippi. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Mississippi. |
| Missouri | Missouri |
| Online: Oct. 12 | Online: Oct. 12 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. |
| Mail: Oct. 12 | Mail: Oct. 12 |
| In Person: Oct. 12 | In Person: Oct. 12 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Missouri. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Missouri. |
| Montana | Montana |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Montana. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Montana. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Nov. 8 | In Person: Nov. 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Montana. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Montana. |
| Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Online: Oct. 21 | Online: Oct. 21 |
| To register online in Nebraska, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Nebraska, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 21 | Mail: Oct. 21 |
| In Person: Oct. 28 | In Person: Oct. 28 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Nebraska. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Nebraska. |
| North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Congratulations! North Dakota is the only state in the country where you do not need to register in order to vote. | Congratulations! North Dakota is the only state in the country where you do not need to register in order to vote. |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in North Dakota. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in North Dakota. |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Online: Oklahoma is working on an online voter registration system, which is not yet finished. | Online: Oklahoma is working on an online voter registration system, which is not yet finished. |
| Mail: Oct. 14 | Mail: Oct. 14 |
| In Person: Oct. 14 | In Person: Oct. 14 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Oklahoma. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Oklahoma. |
| South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Online: Oct. 8 | Online: Oct. 8 |
| To register online in South Carolina, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in South Carolina, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 8 | Mail: Oct. 8 |
| In Person: Oct. 8 | In Person: Oct. 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in South Carolina. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in South Carolina. |
| South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in South Dakota. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in South Dakota. |
| Mail: Oct. 24 | Mail: Oct. 24 |
| In Person: Oct. 24 | In Person: Oct. 24 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in South Dakota. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in South Dakota. |
| Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Tennessee. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Tennessee. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Oct. 11 | In Person: Oct. 11 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Tennessee. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Tennessee. |
| Utah | Utah |
| Online: Nov. 1 | Online: Nov. 1 |
| To register online in Utah, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state, as well as a valid house address. | To register online in Utah, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state, as well as a valid house address. |
| Mail: Oct. 9 | Mail: Oct. 9 |
| In Person: Nov. 1 | In Person: Nov. 1 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Utah. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Utah. |
| West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Online: Oct. 18 | Online: Oct. 18 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. |
| Mail: Oct. 9 | Mail: Oct. 9 |
| In Person: Oct. 18 | In Person: Oct. 18 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in West Virginia. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in West Virginia. |
| Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Wyoming. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Wyoming. |
| Mail: Oct. 25 | Mail: Oct. 25 |
| In Person: Nov. 8 | In Person: Nov. 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Wyoming. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Wyoming. |
| Illinois | Illinois |
| Deadlines in Illinois are slightly more complicated than in many other states. Though the deadline to register to vote in the general election this cycle is technically Oct. 11, 2016, voters in Illinois can still register in person during a “grace period” mandated by the state. Here’s more information about grace period registration. | Deadlines in Illinois are slightly more complicated than in many other states. Though the deadline to register to vote in the general election this cycle is technically Oct. 11, 2016, voters in Illinois can still register in person during a “grace period” mandated by the state. Here’s more information about grace period registration. |
| Online: Oct. 23 | |
| To register online in Illinois, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. | To register online in Illinois, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state. |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Nov. 8 | In Person: Nov. 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Illinois. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Illinois. |
| Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Online: Oct. 10 | Online: Oct. 10 |
| To register online in Hawaii, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state, as well as a valid house address. | To register online in Hawaii, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state, as well as a valid house address. |
| Mail: Oct. 8 | Mail: Oct. 8 |
| In Person: Oct. 10, but voters may register after the deadline at early walk-in voting locations. | In Person: Oct. 10, but voters may register after the deadline at early walk-in voting locations. |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Hawaii. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Hawaii. |
| Maine | Maine |
| Online: You cannot register to vote online in Maine. | Online: You cannot register to vote online in Maine. |
| Mail: Oct. 18 | Mail: Oct. 18 |
| In Person: Nov 8 | In Person: Nov 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Maine. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Maine. |
| Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Online: Oct. 18 | Online: Oct. 18 |
| The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. | The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification. |
| Mail: Oct. 18 | Mail: Oct. 18 |
| In Person: Nov. 8 | In Person: Nov. 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Minnesota. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Minnesota. |
| Vermont | Vermont |
| Online: Nov. 2 | Online: Nov. 2 |
| Mail: Nov. 2 | Mail: Nov. 2 |
| In Person: Nov. 2 | In Person: Nov. 2 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Vermont. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Vermont. |
| Washington, D.C. | Washington, D.C. |
| Online: Oct. 11 | Online: Oct. 11 |
| Mail: Oct. 11 | Mail: Oct. 11 |
| In Person: Nov. 8 | In Person: Nov. 8 |
| Here’s a link to more information about voting in Washington. | Here’s a link to more information about voting in Washington. |