Voter Registration in Washington

Get registered and ready to vote in Washington!

This page covers:

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

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

VOTER ID IN WASHINGTON

Washington Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Washington.

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

You are a citizen of the United States.
You are a resident of Washington.
You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day. (16- and 17-year-olds can preregister.)

You cannot register to vote in Washington if:

You are currently serving a sentence for a Washington felony conviction.
You are currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction.
You are disqualified from voting due to a court order.

Washington 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 don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number your provide to official records, you will be provisionally registered and notified. You will need to give one of the required numbers or provide an alternate form of identification to complete your registration.

You can use:

Photo ID
Tribal enrollment card issued by a federally-recognized tribe in Washington
Copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check
Other government document

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register and vote on the same day in Washington?

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

You will be asked to confirm your identity but no additional documents are required.

The deadline to register online or by mail is 8 days before the election.

How do I check if I’m registered to vote in Washington?

You can check your voter information using this form. If you cannot find your information or something is incorrect, contact your county’s election office.

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 Washington’s voter portal to check your registration.

Can I register to vote in Washington if I have been convicted of a crime?

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

To check your eligibility to register to vote in Washington 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?

Can I register to vote in Washington if I attend college in Washington?

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

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How to Register to Vote in Washington

Submit the form below to register in Washington online.

You can also complete a voter registration form and return it to your county’s election office.

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