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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Tennessee by using one of the following methods:
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online or by mail, in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 30 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Tennessee varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared to provide your social security number on the application.
Your full social security number is required. Social security number, if any, is required for purposes of identification and to avoid duplicate registration (TCA 2.2.116).
You must have a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID in order to submit this application online. If you do not have a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID, you will be able to print the voter registration form and submit by mail.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Tennessee can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Tennessee, you need to be registered to vote at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
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No, Tennessee does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 30 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Tennessee, you cannot register to vote during early voting. To cast your vote in an election, make sure you’re registered at least 30 days in advance.
Tennessee residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In Tennessee, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are under 18 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
Tennessee gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same processes and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Tennessee’s Secretary of State website.
For the {{ next_election_name }}, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 20 days before Election Day and ends 5 days before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
According to the Tennessee Secretary of State website, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Tennessee’s voter ID laws:
First time voters who register by mail or using Online Voter Registration, if the ID is expired, the voter must also present one of the following:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours in Tennessee will change depending on where you are located. Make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org to find the hours of operation for your polling place.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
According to the Tennessee Secretary of State, to be eligible to vote absentee in Tennessee, one of the following must apply to you:
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person by casting a provisional ballot.
Tennessee requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Tennessee’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Elections | Tennessee Secretary of State. Accessed July 18, 2024.
How to Early Vote - In Person | Tennessee Secretary of State. Accessed July 31, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
ID Requirements | Tennessee Secretary of State. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Tennessee Voter Registration Lookup. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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