Make your voice heard. Vote in the 2020 Presidential Election.

Are you registered to vote? It’s easy – just visit Vote.gov to register. Every state has different voter registration rules, so it’s really important you know your state rules. If you’re not sure when the registration deadline is for your state, we’ve compiled a list of deadlines for each state at the end of this post.

How to register to vote

Register online

As of this year, online voter registration is available in 40 states. Online registration eliminates the paper process and replaces it with an internet site. Validation is done by comparing the information on the online registration form against the information provided on an individual’s driver’s license or other state-issued identification card.

Is online voter registration secure?

Yes. A driver’s license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number are required to complete voter registration. This information is confidential to the registrant. Plus, the website use other basic security measures to ensure the process runs smoothly and privately.

Register by mail

Download the National Mail Voter Registration Form. Complete the form by filling it out onscreen and print the completed form, or print the blank form and fill it. It’s important you sign the form before mailing it to the location listed for your state.

In person

Some states allow you to register in person before election day, and some even allow you to register in person the day of the election. To find out where you can register in person, you should check your state’s election website. We have included a link to the election website for each state in a table below.

When is the deadline to register?

Below is a list of the registration deadlines for each state, as well as a link to the voting information for each state so you can check your registration status, find your polling location, view sample ballots, and find more information about the rules that are specific to your state.

Visit usa.gov/voting for more voting and election resources.

If you are a voter looking for assistance regarding your registration, please contact your local election official. You can locate that information by visiting US Vote Foundation.

Are you looking for more election resources like voters’ guides, tips for voting as a college student, or learning how to vote in each state? You can find all that and more in our other blog post: 8 Steps to Take to Make Sure Your 2020 Election Vote Counts + Best Voting Resource Websites.