Nebraska

Who can vote in Nebraska?

You need to register before you can vote in Nebraska.

You can vote in Nebraska if you meet these requirements:

• You are a citizen of the United States.
• You are a resident of Nebraska.
• You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

You cannot register to vote in Nebraska if:

• You have been convicted of a felony, and your civil rights have not been restored.
• You are under a court order that takes away your right to vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Register

Required ID Information

You have to verify your identity when you register to vote!

If you have a driver’s license or state ID card:

• Give your license or ID number on the registration form.

If you do not have either ID:

• Give the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
• Don’t have a Social Security number? Leave this part of the form blank.

If you do not provide an ID number when you register, be ready to show an accepted ID the first time you vote.

Register to Vote Online

You can use this form to register in Nebraska online.

Other Voter Registration Options

• Complete a registration form and send via mail.
• Visit your local election office or a voter registration agency to register in person.

Frequently Asked Questions

Register to Vote in Nebraska

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Voting in Person

Nebraska requires photo ID to vote in person.

You do not have to show photo ID when voting in person if you do not have an ID due to:

• Disability or illness;
• Lack of a birth certificate or other documents required to get an ID;
• Religious objection to being photographed. 

Instead you can complete a form called a reasonable impediment certificate and vote without ID.

Voting by Mail

Any registered voter can vote by mail (called “early voting” in Nebraska). You do not have to give a reason why you cannot vote in person.

How to Request Ballot

Request a mail ballot by submitting a signed form to your county’s election office. You can send it by mail, email, or fax.

You must provide one of the following:

• Nebraska driver’s license number
• Nebraska state ID card number
• Copy of an accepted photo ID
• Reasonable Impediment Certification

How to Return Ballot

You can return your ballot by mail or in person. You do not need to include ID or an ID number.

You can return your ballot at these locations in your county:

• Official ballot drop boxes
• County election office

You cannot drop off your completed ballot at a polling place on Election Day.

FAQ: Voting by Mail