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VOTING IN NEVADA

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 at least 18 years of age at the time of the election
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be 18 or over on or before Election Day to register.

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

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Will be residing in the county you are registering in at the time of the next election
  • Not been declared by a court to be mentally incompetent

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

o register to vote using the fillable mail-in voter registration form in .pdf format, Registration by mail must be postmarked 28 days before Election Day

In Person​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during Early voting period through Election Day. N.R.S. 293.5842, N.R.S. 293.5847

Online​

Online voter registration is now available for residents of all Nevada counties. Eligible voters can register to vote and update their voter registration information online, including change of address and party affiliation. A DMV issued Driver's License or ID is required.

Same Day Voter Registration​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during Early voting period through Election Day. N.R.S. 293.5842, N.R.S. 293.5847

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​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? NO

Nevada voters ID Requirements at the Polls​

  • If a person’s name appears in the election board register or if the person provides an affirmation pursuant to statute, the person is entitled to vote and must sign his or her name in the election board register when he or she appears at the polling place to vote. The signature must be compared by an election board officer with the signature or a facsimile on the person’s original application to register to vote or one of the forms of identification listed below.

Nevada voters are not required to show identification​

  • According to the Office of the Nevada Secretary of State, Nevada voters are not required to show identification at their polling place. The online voter registration can be used to register to vote or update existing Nevada voter registration information with a current and valid Driver’s License or Identification Card issued by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification:​

  • The card issued to the voter at the time he or she registered to vote
  • A driver's license
  • An identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles
  • A military identification card
  • Any other form of identification issued by a governmental agency which contains the voter's signature and physical description or picture

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

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