Registration
Maine registration options include By Mail and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Maine Voting Guide
Use this Maine 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
Maine voting quick facts
Voter ID
Maine is listed as No document required to vote.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 6:00 AM-8:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
Maine law makes it easy to cast an absentee ballot. You don't have to be out-of-town or have any other reason to take advantage of this easy way to vote at a time that is most convenient for you.
Felony Voting Rights
In Maine, people with felony convictions do not lose their voting rights, including while incarcerated.
Voter Lookup
Lookup tools may help with check your polling place location, find out your voting districts., view candidates for state ballot, and 2 more.
Register
Maine voter registration options
Maine voters may register 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 Not available
Online voter registration is not listed as an available option in the source data.
By Mail Available
Completed voter registration cards may be hand delivered or mailed to your town office or city hall, or sent to the Secretary of State's Office in Augusta. Mail-in registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 21 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
Voters may register in person at designated election offices or voter registration agencies.
same day registration Available
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. However, there is no registration deadline when registering to vote in person at the town office or city hall. The deadline for mail registrations and voter registration drives is the 21st day before the election. 21-A M.R.S.A.,§112-A, §121-A, §122
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
military overseas Available
Military and overseas voters may have additional registration options.
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The National Mail Voter Registration Form may also be available where accepted.
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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.
Identification
Maine voter ID laws
Maine voter ID rule: No document required to vote.
No document required to vote
Maine voter ID rule: No document required to vote.
Code: 21-A M.R.S. § 671 and 52 U.S.C. § 21083(b) (HAVA requirements for certain first-time voters)
Accepted forms of ID
- Maine generally does not require registered voters to present identification when voting in person.
If you do not have ID
- Most Maine voters are not required to present identification in order to vote.
- If identification is required for a first-time voter under federal law and the voter cannot provide it, the voter may cast a provisional ballot subject to eligibility verification.
Polling Places
Maine poll hours
Polling places in Maine are generally open 6:00 AM-8:00 PM.
6:00 AM-8:00 PM
For municipalities with a population of 500 or more – the polls can open between 6:00 am and 8:00 a.m. For municipalities with a population of less than 500 – the polls can open between 6:00 am and 10:00 am.
Absentee Voting
Maine absentee and mail voting
Maine law makes it easy to cast an absentee ballot. You don't have to be out-of-town or have any other reason to take advantage of this easy way to vote at a time that is most convenient for you.
Absentee Voting In Maine
Maine law makes it easy to cast an absentee ballot. You don't have to be out-of-town or have any other reason to take advantage of this easy way to vote at a time that is most convenient for you.
Absentee Voting Eligibility
- Any registered voter may cast an absentee ballot instead of voting in person at a voting place on Election Day.
- You don't need to have a specific reason or be unable to vote at the voting place on Election Day to receive an absentee ballot.
First day to request an absentee ballot
- Absentee ballots may be requested beginning 3 months before Election Day, and until the 3rd business day prior to the election, unless special circumstances exist. Make your request early to allow enough time for the ballot to be mailed to...
Return an absentee ballot
- To be counted, voted absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Eligibility
Maine 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: You can vote at age 17 in a primary if you'll be 18 by the next general election.
Registration age: You must be at least 17 to register.
To register to vote in the State of Maine, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Have established and maintain a residence in the municipality where the person intends to register to vote
- Be at least 17 years of age (must be 18 years old to vote)
Voting Rights
Maine felony conviction voting rights
In Maine, people with felony convictions do not lose their voting rights, including while incarcerated.
Never Lose Right to Vote
In Maine, people with felony convictions do not lose their voting rights, including while incarcerated.
Work and Voting
Maine time off for voting
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Maine state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
Time off status
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Maine state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
Maine - TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. Maine state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
Lookup
Maine voter information lookup
Check Your Polling Place Location.
Voter Information Lookup
Use the lookup tool to check your polling place location, find out your voting districts., view candidates for state ballot, view your sample ballot, and 1 more.
Moving
Maine moving and student voting
If you are a student, you have the right to register in the municipality in Maine where you attend school, provided you have established a voting residence there as defined in Maine’s election laws and explained above. You can establish a voting residence at your Maine school address if you have a present intention to...
Movers and college students Voting
If you are a student, you have the right to register in the municipality in Maine where you attend school, provided you have established a voting residence there as defined in Maine’s election laws and explained above. You can establish a voting residence at your Maine school address if you have a present intention to remain at that address for the time being, whether that residence is a dorm, apartment, house or...
Students
- If you are a student, you have the right to register in the municipality in Maine where you attend school, provided you have established a voting residence there as defined in Maine’s election laws and explained above. You can establish a...
- If you lived in Maine prior to attending school and you wish to establish or keep your voting residency in Maine at that location (e.g., at your parents’ home address)- you may do so as long as you have not already registered to vote in...
Residency and Domicile
- Maine courts have held that voting residency as defined in Maine’s election statutes is equivalent to the common law concept of domicile. Whereas “residence” typically refers to the location where you physically reside, domicile means...
- Once you have established a fixed and principal home where you live, that home is assumed to be your domicile until you establish a new one. Changing your domicile usually requires action -- moving some place -- and intent -- intending for...
Sources
Maine official voting resources
Questions
Common Maine questions
Can I register to vote online in Maine?
Maine lists online voter registration as not available. Online voter registration is not listed as an available option in the source data.
What voter ID rule does Maine use?
Maine is listed as No document required to vote. Review the accepted ID forms and voter-without-ID procedures before voting.
What time do polls open in Maine?
Polling places in Maine are generally open 6:00 AM-8:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Maine voter registration or polling place?
The Maine voter lookup section lists tools for check your polling place location, find out your voting districts., view candidates for state ballot, view your sample ballot, and 1 more.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Maine?
In Maine, people with felony convictions do not lose their voting rights, including while incarcerated.