Voter Registration Deadlines Across the United States

Voter Registration Deadlines

Alabama

• Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 21, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 21, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 21, 2024

Alaska

• Mail: Postmarked by Saturday, October 5, 2024
• Received in-person by: Saturday, October 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Arizona

There have been recent changes to Arizona’s voter registration ID requirements:

Registration applications submitted on the Arizona state form, rather than the federal form, without proof of citizenship, will be denied.

Registration applications submitted on the federal form cannot require proof of citizenship at the time of submission for federal elections.

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 7, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Arizona

Cities and towns can include registration processes in their charter/ordinances, so it’s possible that some procedures/deadlines are not uniform throughout the state. 

Arkansas

• Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024

California

• Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 21, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, November 4, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 21, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in California

Same-day registration is available after the close of regular registration in person at the County Elections Office or an Early Vote Center. Same-day registration is also available at the polling place on Election Day.

Colorado

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 21, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Colorado

The final day to register in person at a county clerk’s office will vary by county. The final day to register via registration drive is 22 days before Election Day (if this deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it rolls over to the next business day).

Connecticut

• Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 29, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Friday, October 18, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Connecticut

Some towns in Connecticut close regular registration by mail and in person 18 days before Election Day, earlier than the rest of the state. Same-day registration is also available during the early voting period and on Election Day at designated Same Day Registration (SDR) locations.

Delaware

• Mail: Postmarked by Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Received in-person by: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Submitted online by: Saturday, October 12, 2024

District of Columbia

• Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in the District of Columbia

Same-day registration is available during the early voting period and on Election Day, but you cannot change political party after regular registration ends 21 days before the election.

Florida

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 7, 2024

Georgia

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 7, 2024

Hawaii

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 28, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Hawaii

Same-day registration is available in person at voter service centers after regular registration closes.

Idaho

• Mail: Received by Friday, October 11, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Friday, October 11, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Idaho

After regular registration closes, same-day registration is available at absentee voting locations until 5pm of the Friday before Election Day. Same-day registration is also available at polling places on Election Day.

Illinois

• Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 8, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Sunday, October 20, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Illinois

Grace period registration is available after regular registration closes and until Election Day. It’s available at early voting locations, elections authority’s offices, or at a location designated for this purpose. Anyone registering during the grace period must also vote at that time.

Indiana

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024
• Submitted online by: Sunday, October 6, 2024

Iowa

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 21, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, November 4, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 21, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Iowa

Same-day registration is available at the commissioner’s office or any other absentee voting location after the regular registration deadline. Same-day registration is also available on Election Day.

Kansas

• Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Kentucky

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 7, 2024

Louisiana

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Maine

• Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Maine

You may register to vote in person at a town office or city hall through Election Day.

Maryland

• Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, November 4, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Maryland

Maryland voters can register to vote in person during the early voting period at an Early Voting Center in the county of their residence, or on Election Day at a precinct polling location. If the voter is a resident of the county but not assigned to the precinct, is otherwise qualified to register, and chooses to vote in that precinct, they will be issued a provisional ballot.

Massachusetts

• Mail: Postmarked by Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Received in-person by: Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Submitted online by: Friday, October 25, 2024

Michigan

• Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 21, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Michigan

Michigan voters can register at any time up to 8pm on Election Day at their city or township clerk’s office.

Minnesota

• Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, November 4, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Minnesota

Minnesota voters can register at polling places on Election Day or early voting locations before Election Day. 

Mississippi

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Mississippi

Mississippi does not offer online voter registration.

Missouri

• Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 9, 2024
• Received in-person by: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
• Submitted online by: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Montana

• Mail: Received by Thursday, October 10, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, November 4, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Montana

After regular registration closes 30 days before an election, there is a late registration period. During this time, voters can register or update their registration until noon the day before an election.

In-person voter registration is available at some locations on Election Day from 7AM-8PM.

Nebraska

• Mail: Received by Friday, October 18, 2024
• Received in-person by: Friday, October 25, 2024
• Submitted online by: Friday, October 18, 2024

Nevada

• Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 8, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Nevada

Although voter registration by mail and personal appearance at the County Clerk's office ends 28 days before the election, voters may still register to vote online and in person during the "same-day registration period", which begins the day before the early voting period. Voters that register between the day before early voting and Election Day must appear in person at a polling location and show their Nevada state issued driver's license or ID card to vote.

New Hampshire

• Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 23, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, November 4, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in New Hampshire

New Hampshire only allows registration in-person, unless you qualify for absentee voter registration. Supervisors of the Checklist must review and approve your application. They are required to meet on a date 6 to 13 days before the primary and again before the general election.

New Jersey

• Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

New Mexico

• Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 8, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in New Mexico

New Mexico offers Election Day registration in all counties to any eligible voter at the County Clerk’s Office or any polling location. Some early voting locations may also participate in same day registration, so it is best to check with your local county clerk.

New York

• Mail: Received by Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Received in-person by: Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Submitted online by: Saturday, October 26, 2024

North Carolina

• Mail: Received by Friday, October 11, 2024
• Received in-person by: Saturday, November 2, 2024
• Submitted online by: Friday, October 11, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in North Carolina

Voters are able to register after the voter registration deadline has passed and vote during the early voting period.

North Dakota

North Dakota does not have voter registration. Any US citizens who have resided in one of the North Dakota precincts at least thirty days prior to the election can vote at the polling place or by absentee ballot if they can provide an acceptable form of identification. 

Ohio

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 7, 2024

Oklahoma

• Mail: Received by Friday, October 11, 2024
• Received in-person by: Friday, October 11, 2024
• Submitted online by: Friday, October 11, 2024

Oregon

• Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 14, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 14, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 14, 2024

Pennsylvania

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 21, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 21, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 21, 2024

Rhode Island

• Mail: Received by Sunday, October 6, 2024
• Received in-person by: Sunday, October 6, 2024
• Submitted online by: Sunday, October 6, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Rhode Island

Rhode Island allows same-day registration only to vote for President and Vice President. Same day registration is done at the office of the Board of Canvassers, not the polling place.

South Carolina

• Mail: Postmarked by Wednesday, October 9, 2024
• Received in-person by: Sunday, October 6, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 7, 2024

South Dakota

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 21, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 21, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in South Dakota

South Dakota does not offer online voter registration.

Tennessee

• Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 7, 2024

Texas

• Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 7, 2024
• Received in-person by: Monday, October 7, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Texas

Texas does not offer online voter registration.

Utah

• Mail: Received by Friday, October 25, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Friday, October 25, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Utah

Voters are allowed to submit their registration in person, online, or by mail later than the 11th calendar day deadline. Voters who register later than 11 calendar days before an election must register to vote by provisional ballot in order to vote in the pending election. You must have two forms of identification when registering after the regular deadlines.

Vermont

• Mail: Received by Monday, November 4, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, November 4, 2024

Virginia

• Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Virginia

Any person may register in person up to, and including, the day of the election at their local Office of the General Registrar or at their Election Day polling place. Voters who register after the voter registration deadline has passed must vote by provisional ballot.

Washington

• Mail: Received by Monday, October 28, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Submitted online by: Monday, October 28, 2024

West Virginia

• Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Submitted online by: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Wisconsin

• Mail: Postmarked by Wednesday, October 16, 2024
• Received in-person by: Friday, November 1, 2024
• Submitted online by: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Wisconsin

Voters can register after the close of registration when applying for an in-person absentee ballot or at a polling place on Election Day.

Wyoming

• Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 22, 2024
• Received in-person by: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

More about voter registration deadlines in Wyoming

Voters are able to register and vote at the same time after the voter registration deadline has passed — either during the absentee voting period, or at their polling place on Election Day.