Same-day voter registration
21 states and D.C. let you register and vote on the same day, including Election Day; North Carolina only during early voting. Everywhere else you must register by a deadline.
- Same-day registration (21)
- During early voting only (1)
- Presidential elections only (2)
- Register in advance (26)
Same-day registration (21)
You can register and vote at the same time, including on Election Day.
California · Colorado · Connecticut · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Iowa · Maine · Maryland · Michigan · Minnesota · Montana · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Mexico · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin · Wyoming
During early voting only (1)
Presidential elections only (2)
Register in advance (26)
Deadlines from 1 to 30 days before the election, depending on the state.
Alabama · Arizona · Arkansas · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Indiana · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Massachusetts · Mississippi · Missouri · Nebraska · New Jersey · New York · North Dakota (North Dakota has no voter registration: you just show ID) · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · West Virginia
Questions and answers
What do I need to register on the same day?
Usually a document proving who you are and that you live in the state, such as a license or a recent bill. Requirements vary.
What's the deadline in states without same-day registration?
From a few days to a month before the election; 30 days is the most common. Check your state in our voting guide.
Are there states with no voter registration?
Yes, North Dakota: voters just show ID to vote.
Every state's deadlines and requirements
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) via Ballotpedia, "Same-day voter registration" (2024 elections). Laws change; confirm with your state election office.