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Nevada does not require ID to vote. You must verify your identity when you register to vote.

1 Voter Registration

Nevada Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Nevada.

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

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

You cannot register to vote in Nevada if:

  • You are currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony.
  • You have been declared incapacitated by a court of law.

Nevada Voter Registration ID Requirements

To register to vote:

  • You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID card 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.

You can use:
Must be unexpired 

  • Nevada driver’s license
  • Nevada state ID card
  • US passport or passport card
  • Tribal ID
  • Military identification
  • Other government-issued photo ID

If your ID does not have your current address, you also need to provide a document showing your name and current address to prove your residency.

You can use:

  • Utility bill (including cellphone or cable)
  • A bank or credit union statement
  • Bank or credit union statement
  • Paycheck
  • Tax return
  • Residential lease or rental agreement
  • Vehicle registration
  • Property tax statement
  • Tribal ID
  • Military identification
  • Other government document

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, Nevada has same-day voter registration. Same-day registration allows you to register and vote in person on the same day. You can also use it to update your voter registration information.

If this registration deadline has passed, same-day registration is available in Nevada during early voting and on Election Day.

Can I register to vote in Nevada 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 Nevada, use Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Nevada if I attend college in Nevada?
College students are allowed to vote using their Nevada school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Nevada if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.