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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Pennsylvania by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
You can also register to vote at BallotReady.org
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration for Pennsylvania online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 15 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Pennsylvania varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared with your Penn DOT number on your PA driver's license or Penn DOT ID card number. If you have been issued with either, you must provide your Penn DOT number. If you haven't been issued a Penn DOT ID then you may provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
You must supply a Driver's License Number, if you have one. If you do not have a Driver's License Number, you must supply the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either form of ID, please write 'NONE' in the box.
If you have one, please have your PA driver's license or PennDOT ID available to reference as you complete the application.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Pennsylvania can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your registration on BallotReady.org.
In Pennsylvania, you need to be registered to vote at least 15 before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, your voter registration application must be:
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No, Pennsylvania does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote during early voting or on Election Day. You must register at least 15 before an election in order to vote.
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Pennsylvania residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Pennsylvania gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Pennsylvania’s VOTE PA early voting webpage.
For the {{ next_election_name }}, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Counties in Pennsylvania choose their own start dates. The date above is the earliest possible start date. The actual start date in your county might differ.
Pennsylvania does not require that you present an ID when you vote in person on Election Day unless it is your first time voting at a new polling place. As long as you have registered to vote in the precinct, show up at the correct polling place, and voted there before, you should be able to vote. That being said, it never hurts to bring a form of identification to your polling place, just in case!
According to PA government’s official website, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Pennsylvania’s voter ID laws:
Approved forms of photo identification are:
If you do not have a photo ID, you can use an approved non-photo ID that includes your name and address.
Approved forms of non-photo ID are:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at all polling places statewide in Pennsylvania.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with your county election office to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Pennsylvania, you can find more information on this page from the official PA government website.
According to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State, all registered Pennsylvania voters may vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail after you've requested a ballot, you can surrender the ballot or cast a provisional ballot in-person.
Pennsylvania requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Pennsylvania’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Voting Early in Pennsylvania. Accessed July 23, 2024.
Pennsylvania Statutes Title 25 Accessed July 23, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
Accessible Voting in Pennsylvania. Accessed August 5, 2024.
Pennsylvania Mail-in and Absentee Ballot. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Pennsylvania Voter Services Ballot Tracker. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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