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

1 Voter Registration

Oregon Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Oregon.

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

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

You cannot register to vote in Oregon  if:

  • You are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.

Oregon 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 one of the following forms of ID. It needs to show your name and current address:
Must be current or unexpired 

  • Oregon driver’s license
  • Oregon state ID card
  • US passport or passport card
  • Tribal ID
  • Student ID
  • Military identification
  • Utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck
  • Government check
  • Other photo ID or government document

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No, Oregon does not allow you to register and vote on the same day.

Oregon’s deadline to register for an upcoming election is 21 days before Election Day.

If the registration deadline for an upcoming election has passed, you can still apply to register. Your registration will be processed, and you will be registered to vote in future elections.

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