Nevada

Registering to Vote

How do I register to vote for the first time?

You can register to vote in Nevada by using one of the following methods:

• Online: Register to vote by completing the application on the Secretary of State website.
• By mail: You may get a paper voter registration form by printing one out from the Secretary of State website or picking up a paper form at your local elections office. Once you’ve filled out the form, you’ll need to print it, sign it, and mail it.
• In person: Visit an office where elections are administered in your area and register there in person. You must register 28 days before the election.
• On Election Day: Nevada has same-day voter registration. You’ll be able to complete a voter registration form at your polling place or online.

The application is available in English and Spanish.

You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.

How do I update or change my voter registration?

The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, in-person, or during same-day voter registration. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status. 

What ID do I need to register to vote?

The identification that you need to register to vote in Nevada varies based on the method of registration: 

Registering to vote in an election office 

Be prepared to provide your Nevada Driver's License or Nevada Identification Card number. If you do not have a driver's license or identification card issued by a Nevada DMV, include the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you have not been issued a Nevada Driver's License/Identification Card or a Social Security Number, then you will be asked to sign an affidavit attesting to this fact and provide alternate proof of identification and your residency before you will be able to vote.

Registering to vote by mail

You must supply a Nevada driver's license number or Nevada ID card number if you have been issued one by the DMV. If you do not have a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card, you must supply the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card or a Social Security Number, please contact your County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to be assigned a unique identifier. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.

Registering to vote online

Your will need your current and valid Driver's License or Identification Card issued by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Registering to vote on Election Day or during early voting

Bring your valid Nevada driver's license or ID card or Tribal ID card. If your ID card does not have your current residential address you will also need to present a valid proof of residence. The following items can be used as proof of residence: A military identification card, a utility bill, a bank statement, a paycheck, an income tax return, a mortage or lease, a motor vehicle registration, property tax statement, or any other document issued by a governmental agency.

If you’re under the age of 18, you may still be eligible to register to vote! If you can pre-register, you’ll need the following documents:

Pre-registering to vote in an election office 

Be prepared to provide your Nevada Driver's License or Nevada Identification Card number. If you do not have a driver's license or identification card issued by a Nevada DMV, include the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you have not been issued a Nevada Driver's License/Identification Card or a Social Security Number, then you will be asked to sign an affidavit attesting to this fact and provide alternate proof of identification and your residency before you will be able to vote.

Pre-registering to vote by mail

You must supply a Nevada driver's license number or Nevada ID card number if you have been issued one by the DMV. If you do not have a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card, you must supply the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card or a Social Security Number, please contact your County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to be assigned a unique identifier. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.

Pre-registering to vote online

Your will need your current and valid Driver's License or Identification Card issued by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Pre-registering to vote on Election Day or during early voting

Bring your valid Nevada driver's license or ID card or Tribal ID card. If your ID card does not have your current residential address you will also need to present a valid proof of residence. The following items can be used as proof of residence: A military identification card, a utility bill, a bank statement, a paycheck, an income tax return, a mortage or lease, a motor vehicle registration, property tax statement, or any other document issued by a governmental agency.

For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org. 

How do I check my voter registration?

Residents of Nevada can check their voter registration status through the following methods:

• Online: Visit Nevada’s voter registration page on their Secretary of State website. 
• Election authority: For specific questions, you may be able to contact your local elections office, courthouse, or county elections office for more information on your voter registration status.

You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org. 

What is the deadline for registering to vote?

Although voter registration by mail and personal appearance at the County Clerk's office ends 28 days before the election, voters may still register to vote online and in person during the "same-day registration period", which begins the day before the early voting period. Voters that register between the day before early voting and Election Day must appear in person at a polling location and show their Nevada state issued driver's license or ID card to vote.

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Can I register to vote on Election Day?

Yes, Nevada has same-day voter registration. If you are unable to register by the online or mail deadline, you may register to vote at a polling place or online during the same-day registration. You will be able to cast your ballot in-person immediately after completing your voter registration.

Can I register to vote during early voting?

Yes, in Nevada, you can complete voter registration during early voting. At your early voting location, be sure to register to vote before completing your ballot.

Who is eligible to register to vote?

Nevada residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:

• Be at least 18 years of age on or before Election Day
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a resident of Nevada for 30 days preceding any election
• Must have continuously resided in their precinct at least 10 days before the date of the election
• Not currently serving a term of imprisonment for a felony
• Not have been declared by a court to be mentally incompetent

In Nevada, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18. 

Do I have to choose a political party when registering to vote?

Nevada requires voters to indicate party affiliation when registering to vote. It is not required to choose one party, but choosing “Nonpartisan” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses. If you chose “Nonpartisan” or one of the minor parties, you will only be able to vote for nonpartisan offices during a primary election.