September 23, 2016
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 Coasts
New York
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.
Mail: Oct. 14
In Person: Oct. 14
Here’s a list of the places where you can register to vote in New York.
California
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.
Mail: Oct. 24
In Person: Oct. 24
Here’s more information about where you can register to vote in California.
Connecticut
Online: Nov. 1
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.
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.
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Connecticut.
Delaware
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.
Mail: Oct. 15
In Person: Oct. 15
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Delaware.
Maryland
Online: Oct. 18
To register online in Maryland, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 18
In Person: Nov. 3
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Maryland.
Massachusetts
Online: Oct. 19
To register online in Massachusetts, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 19
In Person: Oct. 19
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Massachusetts.
New Jersey
Online: You cannot register online in New Jersey.
Mail: Oct. 18
In Person: Oct. 18
Here’s a link to more information about voting in New Jersey.
Oregon
Online: Oct. 18
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.
Mail: Oct. 18
In Person: Oct. 18
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Oregon.
Rhode Island
Online: Oct. 9
To register online in Rhode Island, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 9
In Person: Oct. 9
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Rhode Island.
Washington State
Online: Oct. 10
To register online in Washington State, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 8
In Person: Oct. 31
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Washington.
Battleground States
Florida
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Florida.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in the home of the hanging chad.
Colorado
Online: Oct. 31
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.=
Mail: Oct. 31
In Person: Nov. 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Colorado.
Michigan
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Michigan.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Michigan.
Nevada
Online: Oct. 18
To register online in Nevada, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 8
In Person: Oct. 18
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Nevada.
New Hampshire
Online: You cannot register to vote online in New Hampshire.
Mail: Oct. 29
In Person: Nov. 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in New Hampshire.
New Mexico
Online: Oct. 11
To register online in New Mexico, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in New Mexico.
Ohio
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Ohio.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Ohio.
North Carolina
Online: You cannot register to vote online in North Carolina.
Mail: Oct. 14
In Person: Oct. 14
Here’s a link to more information about voting in North Carolina.
Pennsylvania
Online: Oct. 11
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Pennsylvania.
Virginia
Online: Oct. 17
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.
Mail: Oct. 17
In Person: Oct. 17
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Virginia.
Wisconsin
Online: Oct. 19
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.
Mail: Oct. 19
In Person: Nov 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Wisconsin.
Leans Red
Texas
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Texas.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Texas.
Alabama
Online: Oct. 24
To register online in Alabama, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 24
In Person: Oct. 24
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Alabama.
Alaska
Online: Oct. 9
To register online in Alaska, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 9
In Person: Oct. 9
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Alaska.
Arizona
Online: Oct. 10
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.
Mail: Oct. 8
In Person: Oct. 10
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Arizona.
Arkansas
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Arkansas.
Mail: Oct. 10
In Person: Oct. 10
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Arkansas.
Georgia
Online: Oct. 11
To register online in Georgia, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Georgia.
Idaho
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Idaho.
Mail: Oct. 14
In Person: Oct. 14
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Idaho.
Indiana
Online: Oct. 11
To register online in Indiana, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Indiana.
Iowa
Online: Oct. 29
To register online in Iowa, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 24
In Person: Oct. 29
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Iowa.
Kansas
Online: Oct. 18
To register online in Kansas, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 18
In Person: Oct. 18
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Kansas.
Kentucky
Online: Oct. 11
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Kentucky.
Louisiana
Online: Oct. 11
To register online in Louisiana, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Louisiana.
Mississippi
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Mississippi.
Mail: Oct. 8
In Person: Oct. 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Mississippi.
Missouri
Online: Oct. 12
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.
Mail: Oct. 12
In Person: Oct. 12
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Missouri.
Montana
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Montana.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Nov. 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Montana.
Nebraska
Online: Oct. 21
To register online in Nebraska, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 21
In Person: Oct. 28
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Nebraska.
North Dakota
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.
Oklahoma
Online: Oklahoma is working on an online voter registration system, which is not yet finished.
Mail: Oct. 14
In Person: Oct. 14
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Oklahoma.
South Carolina
Online: Oct. 8
To register online in South Carolina, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 8
In Person: Oct. 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in South Carolina.
South Dakota
Online: You cannot register to vote online in South Dakota.
Mail: Oct. 24
In Person: Oct. 24
Here’s a link to more information about voting in South Dakota.
Tennessee
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Tennessee.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Oct. 11
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Tennessee.
Utah
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.
Mail: Oct. 9
In Person: Nov. 1
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Utah.
West Virginia
Online: Oct. 18
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.
Mail: Oct. 9
In Person: Oct. 18
Here’s a link to more information about voting in West Virginia.
Wyoming
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Wyoming.
Mail: Oct. 25
In Person: Nov. 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Wyoming.
Leans Blue
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.
Online: Oct. 23
To register online in Illinois, you need a driver’s license or another official form of identification from the state.
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Nov. 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Illinois.
Hawaii
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.
Mail: Oct. 8
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.
Maine
Online: You cannot register to vote online in Maine.
Mail: Oct. 18
In Person: Nov 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Maine.
Minnesota
Online: Oct. 18
The site gives residents further instructions about acceptable identification.
Mail: Oct. 18
In Person: Nov. 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Minnesota.
Vermont
Online: Nov. 2
Mail: Nov. 2
In Person: Nov. 2
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Vermont.
Washington, D.C.
Online: Oct. 11
Mail: Oct. 11
In Person: Nov. 8
Here’s a link to more information about voting in Washington.