Registration
Colorado registration options include Online, By Mail, and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Colorado Voting Guide
Use this Colorado voting guide to check registration options, voter ID requirements, polling hours, absentee voting, eligibility rules, and official resources.
Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Generated from structured state voting models and official-source links.
At a Glance
Colorado voting quick facts
Voter ID
Colorado is listed as Non-strict non-photo ID.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 7:00 AM-7:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
Colorado has no-excuse mail-in (absentee) voting. If you prefer not to go to the polls on election day, you may apply to vote by mail by submitting a completed Mail-in Ballot Application to your local county clerk. If you have a Colorado State driver's license...
Felony Voting Rights
In Colorado, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release. In 2019, HB 1266 granted voting rights to individuals on parole.
Voter Lookup
Lookup tools may help with check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and 1 more.
Register
Colorado voter registration options
Colorado voters may register online, by mail, or in person. Registration deadlines may vary by election type or method where noted. Same-day registration may also be available where noted.
Online Available
Colorado enables residents to register through their online voter registration portal. Register to vote or update your voter registration online at www.GoVoteColorado.gov through the 8th day before Election Day
- Online registration must be completed 8 days before Election Day.
By Mail Available
Submit an application through the mail, at a voter registration agency, or at a local driver's license examination facility through the 8th day before Election Day
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 8 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
Submit an application through a voter registration drive no later than 22 days before Election Day.
- In-person registration must be completed 22 days before Election Day.
same day registration Available
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections starting Early voting period through Election Day. C.R.S.A. § 1-2-217.7
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
military overseas Available
All military and overseas voters must be registered to vote in order to obtain a ballot. UOCAVA voters can register by completing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
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The National Mail Voter Registration Form may also be available where accepted.
Identification
Colorado voter ID laws
Colorado voter ID rule: Non-strict non-photo ID.
Non-strict non-photo ID
Colorado voter ID rule: Non-strict non-photo ID.
Code: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 1-1-104(19.5), Colo. Rev. Stat. § 1-7-110, and Colo. Rev. Stat. § 1-8.5-105
Accepted forms of ID
- Colorado driver's license
- Colorado Department of Revenue identification card
- United States passport
- Employee ID card with photo issued by the U.S. government
- Employee ID card with photo issued by the State of Colorado
- Employee ID card with photo issued by a Colorado political subdivision
- Pilot's license
- United States military ID with photo
- Current utility bill showing the elector's name and address
- Current bank statement showing the elector's name and address
If you do not have ID
- An eligible elector who is unable to produce identification may cast a provisional ballot.
- The designated election official shall attempt to verify the eligibility of the elector before the provisional ballot is counted.
- Preliminary verification of the elector’s eligibility must be completed before the ballot is counted.
Polling Places
Colorado poll hours
Polling places in Colorado are generally open 7:00 AM-7:00 PM.
7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Voters who are in line at their polling location by 7:00 PM are allowed to vote no matter how long it takes for each person to cast his or her ballot.
Absentee Voting
Colorado absentee and mail voting
Colorado has no-excuse mail-in (absentee) voting. If you prefer not to go to the polls on election day, you may apply to vote by mail by submitting a completed Mail-in Ballot Application to your local county clerk. If you have a Colorado State driver's license or ID card issued by the Department of Revenue you may...
Absentee Voting In Colorado
Colorado has no-excuse mail-in (absentee) voting. If you prefer not to go to the polls on election day, you may apply to vote by mail by submitting a completed Mail-in Ballot Application to your local county clerk. If you have a Colorado State driver's license or ID card issued by the Department of Revenue you may update your voter registration and request a mail-in ballot online at www.govotecolorado.com. Paper voter registration forms are also available on the Secretary of State's web site.
Request an absentee ballot
- Mail-in ballots will be mailed beginning 22 days before an election, after which ballots will mail be mailed within 72 hours after the receipt of a mail-in ballot application. Once mailed, you should allow 7-10 days to receive your mail-in...
Ways to Vote
Colorado voting options
Voting options available in Colorado.
Voting In Person at the Polls
If you prefer to vote at the polls, you can vote in-person at a voter service and polling center. If you want to vote in-person, you may return your mail ballot and vote in-person at a voter service and polling center. Even if you do not return your mail ballot you may still vote in person. Once you vote in person your county clerk will not accept for counting any ballot that was mailed to you. The deadline to vote...
Voting By Mail
Every Colorado voter receives a ballot in the mail that can be returned by mail, or dropped off at a voter center or similar location during the early voting period. The ballot will be sent to the mailing address you provided for your voter registration file. To check the address on file, or to make any changes to your voter registration visit www.GoVoteColorado.gov.
Eligibility
Colorado voter eligibility
Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
Age requirements
Voting age: will be 18 years of age or older at the time of the next election
Registration age: You must be at least 16 to register.
To register to vote in the State of Colorado, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Be a Colorado resident and have lived in the state for at least 22 days before the election,
- Are not serving a sentence (including parole) for a felony conviction
Voting Rights
Colorado felony conviction voting rights
In Colorado, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release. In 2019, HB 1266 granted voting rights to individuals on parole.
Lost Only While Incarcerated; Automatic Restoration After Release
In Colorado, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release. In 2019, HB 1266 granted voting rights to individuals on parole.
Citation: Colo. Const. Art. VII, §10; Colo. Rev. Stat. § 1-2-103
Recent actions
- 2019 Enacted HB 1266 granting voting rights to individuals on parole.
- 2018 Enacted SB 150 permitting parolees to preregister to vote.
Work and Voting
Colorado time off for voting
By law, an elector may get time off without loss of pay if he or she does not have sufficient time outside of regular working hours to vote. With prior notice to an employer, employees may take up to two hours off of work for the purpose of voting. The employer may specify the hours the employee will take off, but the...
Time off status: Yes
By law, an elector may get time off without loss of pay if he or she does not have sufficient time outside of regular working hours to vote. With prior notice to an employer, employees may take up to two hours off of work for the purpose of voting. The employer may specify the hours the employee will take off, but the period must fall at the beginning or end of the work period if the employee so requests. There is no leave available if there are three or more hours between the time of opening and the time of...
Colorado - TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
By law, an elector may get time off without loss of pay if he or she does not have sufficient time outside of regular working hours to vote. With prior notice to an employer, employees may take up to two hours off of work for the purpose of voting. The employer may specify the hours the employee will take off, but the period must fall at the beginning or end of the work period if the employee so requests. There is no leave available if there are three or more hours between the time of opening and the time of...
Lookup
Colorado voter information lookup
Check Your Voter Registration Status.
Voter Information Lookup
Use the lookup tool to check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and check your absentee application and ballot status.
Moving
Colorado moving and student voting
As a student, you have a constitutional right to register and vote. You have a choice about where to register to vote either at your campus address or choose to remain registered or register at your permanent or home address. But before you make the important decision about where to vote, make sure you know the rules...
Movers/college students Voting
As a student, you have a constitutional right to register and vote. You have a choice about where to register to vote either at your campus address or choose to remain registered or register at your permanent or home address. But before you make the important decision about where to vote, make sure you know the rules of registering to vote and voting in that state.
Register at School or Home
As a student, you have a constitutional right to register and vote. You have a choice about where to register to vote either at your campus address or choose to remain registered or register at your permanent or home address. But before you make the important decision about where to vote, make sure you know the rules of registering to vote and voting in that state.
Q10. I am planning to go away to college, should I wait to register there? Can I remain registered in my hometown if I go away to school?
- A10. Colorado law allows college students to keep their voter registration in their hometown and vote by mail from college. This choice is up to the student. They may re-register in the jurisdiction where they are attending school, or they...
College Student Voting
Q5. If I am already registered to vote, do I need to register before each election?
- A5. If you have already registered to vote, you do not need to register again. But if you moved, you must update your voter registration with your new residence. Colorado electors may update their voter registration records, including...
Sources
Colorado official voting resources
Questions
Common Colorado questions
Can I register to vote online in Colorado?
Colorado lists online voter registration as available. Colorado enables residents to register through their online voter registration portal. Register to vote or update your voter registration online at www.GoVoteColorado.gov through the 8th day before Election Day
What voter ID rule does Colorado use?
Colorado is listed as Non-strict non-photo ID. Review the accepted ID forms and voter-without-ID procedures before voting.
What time do polls open in Colorado?
Polling places in Colorado are generally open 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Colorado voter registration or polling place?
The Colorado voter lookup section lists tools for check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and check your absentee application and ballot status.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Colorado?
In Colorado, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release. In 2019, HB 1266 granted voting rights to individuals on parole.