Utah

Registering to Vote

How do I register to vote for the first time?

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

• Online: Register to vote by completing the application on the Utah Voter Service’s website.
• By mail: You may get a paper voter registration form by printing one out from the state of Utah’s 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, or scan and email it to your county clerk's office. You can obtain your county clerk's contact information at Utah Voter Service’s website or by calling the Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor.
• In person: Visit your county clerk’s office and register there in person. Contact your county clerk’s office before visiting. You can obtain your county clerk's contact information at Utah Voter Service’s website or by calling the Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor. You must register 11 days before the election. 
• On Election Day: Utah has same-day voter registration. You’ll be able to complete a voter registration form at your polling place.

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 Utah varies based on the method of registration: 

Registering to vote in an election office 

Be prepared to provide your valid Utah Driver's License or valid Utah ID card. If you dont have that then the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you don't have any of those then you can indicate this on the application.

Registering to vote by mail

Your completed voter registration form must contain one of the following: a Utah Driver License number, a Utah State Identification number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have a Utah Driver License or a Utah State ID card, please write 'NONE' in the designated space and fill in the last four digits of your Social Security number.

Registering to vote online

You will need your Utah Driver License or State ID Number (address on license/ID must match your current address).

Registering to vote on Election Day or during early voting

Bring TWO forms of ID that, when combined, prove your name and current residence. Bring two document from the following: Utility bill dated within 90 days of the election, bank or other financial account statement, certified birth certificate, valid Social Security card, Check issued by the state or federal government, currently valid Utah hunting or fishing license, certified naturalization documents (NOT a green card), certified copy of court records showing the voter's adoption or name change, Bureau of Indian Affairs card, tribal treaty card, Medicaid or Medicare or Electronic Benefits Transfer card, currently valid ID card issued by a local government within Utah, currently valid ID card issued by an employer, currently valid ID card issued by a college, university, technical school, or professional school in Utah, or current Utah vehicle registration.

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 valid Utah Driver's License or valid Utah ID card. If you dont have that then the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you don't have any of those then you can indicate this on the application.

Pre-registering to vote by mail

Your completed voter registration form must contain one of the following: a Utah Driver License number, a Utah State Identification number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have a Utah Driver License or a Utah State ID card, please write 'NONE' in the designated space and fill in the last four digits of your Social Security number.

Pre-registering to vote online

You will need your Utah Driver License or State ID Number (address on license/ID must match your current address).

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

Bring TWO forms of ID that, when combined, prove your name and current residence. Bring two document from the following: Utility bill dated within 90 days of the election, bank or other financial account statement, certified birth certificate, valid Social Security card, Check issued by the state or federal government, currently valid Utah hunting or fishing license, certified naturalization documents (NOT a green card), certified copy of court records showing the voter's adoption or name change, Bureau of Indian Affairs card, tribal treaty card, Medicaid or Medicare or Electronic Benefits Transfer card, currently valid ID card issued by a local government within Utah, currently valid ID card issued by an employer, currently valid ID card issued by a college, university, technical school, or professional school in Utah, or current Utah vehicle registration.

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 Utah can check their voter registration status through the following methods:

• Online: Visit Utah’s voter registration page on their voting website. 
• Election authority: For specific questions, you may be able to contact your county elections office or the Lieutenant Governor’s 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?

In Utah, you need to be registered to vote at least 11 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot. After the deadline, you must register in person at your polling location.

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Can I register to vote on Election Day?

Yes, Utah 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. You will be able to cast your ballot immediately after completing your voter registration. You must have two forms of identification in order to register on Election Day.

Can I register to vote during early voting?

Yes, in Utah, you can complete voter registration during early voting. At your early voting location, be sure to register to vote before completing your ballot. You must have two forms of identification to register during early voting.

Who is eligible to register to vote?

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

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be a resident of Utah for at least 30 days before the election
• Be 18 years old on or before the day of the election
• Not be currently serving a jail or prison sentence. Your voting rights are automatically restored when you are granted parole, sentenced to probation, or successfully complete your term of incarceration

In Utah, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 16 or 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?

Utah may close their primary elections and only allow those voters affiliated with their party to vote in their primary election. If you want to vote in the primary election of a party that has chosen to close their primary to voters who are not affiliated with their party, you would need to affiliate with that political party. Note: Letters are emailed to unaffiliated voters allowing them to affiliate and participate in closed primary elections.