Vermont

Registering to Vote

How do I register to vote for the first time?

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

• Online: Register to vote by completing the application on their online voter registration website.
• By mail: You may get a paper voter registration form by printing this form out from the website, completing a request to receive a form through the mail with this application 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 1 days before the election.
• On Election Day: Vermont 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 Vermont varies based on the method of registration: 

Registering to vote in an election office 

Bring a valid photo ID (driver's license or passport), current utility bill, current bank statement, or another government document. Your VT Driver's License or Personal ID (PID) number or if you do not have a VT driver's license or PID number, then you may provide the last four digits of your social security number.

Registering to vote by mail

You must provide your Vermont Driver's license number, or if none, the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have a Vermont Driver's license or a Social Security number, please write 'NONE' on the form. The Secretary of State's office will assign you a unique identifying number. 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

First time Vermont voters must provide a photocopy of Valid photo ID (driver's license or passport) OR photocopy of current utility bill OR photocopy of current bank statement OR photocopy of another government document. If you don't have a valid Vermont driver license, ID, or permit then you will only be able to print your completed application to mail or drop-off at your local election office. You will not be able to submit your application online.

Registering to vote on Election Day

Be prepared to provide your VT Driver's License or Personal I.D. (PID) number. If you do not have a VT DL or PID number then the last four digits of your social security number. If you don't have a PID number or a Social Security number, please contact the State Elections Division at 802-828-2363 in advance of going to vote.

How do I check my voter registration?

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

• Online: Visit Vermont’s voter registration page on their Secretary of State website’s My Voter Page. 
• 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?

In Vermont, you need to be registered to vote at least 1 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot. 

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Can I register to vote on Election Day?

Yes, Vermont 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.

Can I register to vote during early voting?

No, in Vermont, you cannot register to vote during early voting. To cast your vote in an election, make sure you’re registered at least 1 days in advance. 

Who is eligible to register to vote?

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

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a resident of the state of Vermont (and a resident of the town in which you apply to be added to the checklist)
• Taken, or has previously taken, the Voter's Oath (formerly called the “Freeman's Oath”)
• Be at least 18 years of age

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

Vermont 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.