Voter Registration in Connecticut

Get registered and ready to vote in Connecticut! 

This page covers:

➜   Connecticut Voter Eligibility Requirements 
➜  Connecticut Voter Registration ID Requirements
➜   How to Register to Vote in Connecticut
➜   Frequently Asked Questions

Registering to vote is just the first step. Check Connecticut’s voter ID requirements and make sure you have the right ID to cast a ballot that counts.

VOTER ID IN CONNECTICUT

 

 

Connecticut Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Connecticut.

You are eligible to vote in Connecticut if you meet all of the following requirements:

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

You cannot register to vote in Connecticut if:

  • You are serving a felony sentence.

REGISTER TO VOTE

 

 

Connecticut Voter Registration ID Requirements

To register to vote:

  • You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
  • If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
  • If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.

If you don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number you provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Connecticut allows you to register and vote in person during early voting and on Election Day. 

Each town has a designated location for same-day registration. It is not possible at every polling place. 

You must present proof of identity and residency. 

You can use one of these IDs:

  • Driver’s license
  • State ID card 
  • US passport or passport card 
  • Photo ID issued by Connecticut institution of higher education 
  • US Birth Certificate
  • Social Security card

If your ID does not have your current address, you need to present an additional document to prove your residency. Common examples include: 

  • Utility bill (dated within 30 days) 
  • Rental lease 
  • Library card 
  • Paycheck or bank statement
  • College or university registration or fee statement 
  • Property tax bill 

The deadline to register online or by mail is 18 days before Election Day.

You can check your voter information using this form. If you cannot find your information or something is incorrect, contact your local Registrar of Voters.

We recommend that you check your voter information before each election’s voter registration deadline. This will give you time to submit a new registration if your information is missing or incorrect.  

You can also use the Connecticut Secretary of State’s website to check your registration.

Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.

To check your eligibility to register to vote in Connecticut use Restore Your Vote. 

You can also learn more by reading this blog post: Can People Convicted of a Felony Vote in the United States?

College students are allowed to vote using their Connecticut school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Connecticut if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.

You can use a student photo ID if it meets Connecticut’s voter ID requirements.

⭑⭑⭑

VoteRiders is here to help!
Contact us if you have questions or need free help getting ID.

 

How to Register to Vote in Connecticut

Submit the form below to register in Connecticut online.

You can also complete this form and return it to your local Registrar of Voters.

Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!
Contact us if you have questions or need free help getting ID.