Nevada
1 Voter Registration
Who can vote in Nevada?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register to vote in Nevada if I have been convicted of a crime?
Can I register to vote in Nevada if I attend college in Nevada?
Voter Registration 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.
Same-day registration is available in Nevada during early voting and on Election Day.
There are specific ID rules for same-day registration.
Register to Vote in Nevada
Submit the form below to register in Nevada.
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2 Same-Day Registration
Nevada allows voter registration online and in person through Election Day.
There are specific ID rules if you are registering and voting on the same day.
Same-Day Registration in Person
You must have an Nevada driver’s license or state ID card to use register and vote in person on the same day. Your license or ID cannot be expired.
You may also be able to use your Tribal ID. Check the requirements here!
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 phone 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
Same-Day Registration Online
There is no online voter registration deadline for Nevada. You can register online through Election Day if you have a Nevada driver’s license, Nevada state ID card, or certain forms of Tribal ID (check the requirements here). Your ID cannot be expired.
If you register online within 14 days prior to Election Day, you must vote in person and show your ID.
3 Vote
Voting by Mail
Nevada automatically sends mail ballots to all registered voters. You do not need to request your ballot, and no excuse is required to vote by mail.
You will be notified if you need to provide ID with your ballot.
Note that the signature on your ballot must match your signature on file with the state.
How to Track a Nevada Mail Ballot
You can use this website to track the status of your Nevada mail ballot.
Voting in Person
Most voters do not need to show ID to vote in Nevada. You may be asked for ID if you did not verify your identity when you registered to vote or if you are registering and voting on the same day.
