How to Vote
4 Easy Voting Steps to Follow
- Register before your state's deadline
Find out if you're already registered.
If you're not registered, check out this table to determine if you live in one of the 40 states that offers online voter registration.
Register in-person at any of the following
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
State election offices
Armed service recruitment centers
Please Note: Each state has their own voter registration deadline which falls between 2-4 weeks before an election. Click here to find your state's important dates.
2. Determine if you will vote by mail (absentee ballot), early or in person on Election Day
Check to see if your state offers early voting.
See how to vote early.
Learn where your polling places are by state.
3. Confirm your polling place if you vote in-person and bring identification (if needed).
Some states require ID to vote. Click here to see Voter ID Laws by State.
If you're getting ready to vote for the first time, this short video can help. It goes over the basic requirements for voting in the U.S., and explains why it's important to know your state's specific rules for voting.