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VOTING IN DELAWARE

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

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.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: Be 18 years old prior to next election to vote
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be 18 on or before the next general election to register.

Felons are eligible to vote if they meet the following requirements:

  • A person convicted of a felony may register and vote if he/she meets the conditions stated in the next section.
  • You cannot register to vote if you have been adjudged mentally incompetent. "Adjudged mentally incompetent" refers to a specific finding in a judicial guardianship or equivalent proceeding, based on clear and convincing evidence that the individual has a severe cognitive impairment which precludes exercise of basic voting judgment.

To register to vote in the State of Delaware, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be a resident of Delaware(proof required)
  • Be at least 18 years old on the date of the next General Election
  • Not adjudged to be mentally incompetent; or an ex-felon who meets the requirements as specified by law according to 15 Del C. Chapter 61.

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

The voter registration deadline is the 4th Saturday before a Primary and General Election. Voter registration applications received by mail by the Department and postmarked by the deadline, will be considered to be submitted by the deadline

In Person​

You can register to vote by applying with the Department of Elections. The voter registration deadline is the 4th Saturday before a Primary and General Election.

Online​

Online registration deadline is the 4th Saturday before a Primary and General Election.

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application.

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Other ways to register to vote​

Ways To Vote​

Voters have the following 3 Options to vote:

Voting By Absentee Ballot​

f you are a registered voter in your Election District, but you are unable to appear at the polls to vote in person for a reason stated in the law, you are eligible to vote by Absentee Ballot

Early Voting​

Voting in person prior to Election Day is offered in Delaware for at least ten days before Primary, General, and Special Elections, with the last day the Sunday before Election Day.

Voting In Person at the Polls​

You can vote in person at your Designated Polling Place

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Delaware has a Non-strict voter identification law​

  • You do not have to show your ID to vote. However, poll workers will ask you to show proof of identity. If you do not show ID, you must fill out a form before you can vote. Showing ID makes checking you in faster and reduces mistakes.

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification:​

  • Delaware Drivers License or State ID
  • U. S. Passport
  • Signed Polling Place or Social Security Card
  • Signed vehicle registration
  • Signed credit card with photo
  • A similar document that identifies the person by photo or signature

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot
    • And more