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VOTING IN MINNESOTA

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: Will be at least 18-years-old on Election Day
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be 18 on or before the next Election Day to register.

You are eligible to vote in the state of Minnesota if you:

  • are a citizen of the United States
  • A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
  • Finished with all parts of any felony sentence

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

Mail or drop off your application to either your county election office

In Person​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. M.S.A. §201.061. You can register or update your registration when you vote, whether that is at your polling place on Election Day or at an early voting location. However, voters are encouraged to register before Election Day. It will save you time at the polling place.

Online​

You can register to vote online. Online registration deadline is 20 days before Election Day

Same Day Voter Registration​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. M.S.A. §201.061. You can register or update your registration when you vote, whether that is at your polling place on Election Day or at an early voting location. However, voters are encouraged to register before Election Day. It will save you time at the polling place.

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.
  • https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterStatus.aspx

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Other ways to register to vote​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? NO

Minnesota voters are not required to show identification​

  • According to the Office of the Secretary of State, Voters who have previously registered to vote in Minnesota, either by mail or by registering at the polling place on a previous election day, are required to state their name to the appropriate election judge and sign a polling place roster. The election judge may ask voters to confirm their address and/or date of birth.

Voters - First Time voters - must present one of the following:​

  • A valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, Minnesota identification card, or a receipt for one of these documents, provided that the document presented contains a valid current address in the precinct,
  • A valid registration in the precinct under a different name or address
  • A notice of late registration sent to the voter from the county auditor or municipal clerk
  • A tribal identification card issued by the government of a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs that contains the name, address, signature, and picture of the voter
  • A Minnesota driver’s license, identification card, U.S. passport, U.S. military identification card, tribal identification card that contains the voter’s signature, or Minnesota postsecondary institution identification card, along with a bill that contains the voter’s current address in the precinct, dated within 30 days before or after the election.

Voting For The First Time?​

  • Voters who have not previously registered to vote using their current Minnesota address may register at the polling place on election day. To register, voters must complete an application, make an oath, and prove their residence.

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
    • Learn how to register on election day
    • Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot
    • And more