Registration
Nevada registration options include Online, By Mail, and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Nevada Voting Guide
Use this Nevada 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
Nevada voting quick facts
Voter ID
Nevada is listed as No document required to vote.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 7:00 AM-7:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
Any registered voter may request to vote by mail.
Felony Voting Rights
In Nevada, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release. In 2019, AB 431 restored voting rights upon prison release.
Voter Lookup
Lookup tools may help with check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, check early voting location, and 3 more.
Register
Nevada voter registration options
Nevada 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
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.
- Online registration must be completed 5 days before Election Day.
By Mail Available
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
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 28 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
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
- In-person registration may be completed on Election Day.
same day registration Available
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
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
military overseas Available
A Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) voter who is not already registered in NV can both register and request an absent ballot by completing and sending the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form to their local county clerk/register of voters. UOCAVA voters may also register to vote online. Voters using this method of registration...
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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
Nevada voter ID laws
Nevada voter ID rule: No document required to vote.
No document required to vote
Nevada voter ID rule: No document required to vote.
Code: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.277, Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.2725, and 52 U.S.C. § 21083(b) (HAVA requirements for certain first-time voters)
Accepted forms of ID
- Nevada generally does not require registered voters to present identification when voting in person.
If you do not have ID
- Most Nevada voters are not required to present identification when voting in person.
- 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
Nevada poll hours
Polling places in Nevada are generally open 7:00 AM-7:00 PM.
7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Polling times in Nevada: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Absentee Voting
Nevada absentee and mail voting
Any registered voter may request to vote by mail.
Absentee Voting In Nevada
Any registered voter may request to vote by mail.
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Any registered voter may request to vote by mail.
Absentee Voting Eligibility
- Please be aware of the identification requirement for first time voters who vote by mail.
- To fulfill this requirement you must submit to your County Clerk/Registrar official identification of both IDENTITY and RESIDENCY with either your registration application or absent ballot request form.
- Official Identification means a government-issued, or otherwise official, article or combination of articles, which establishes both the identity and residence (see examples below).
First day to request an absentee ballot
- To request an absent ballot, you must complete and submit an Absent Ballot Request Form to the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters in the county where you are registered to vote.
- If you are a resident of Clark County, you may obtain the form from their website
Last day to request an absentee ballot
- A request to vote an Absent Ballot must be received by your local county election official no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh calendar day preceding an election.
- Requests should be submitted as early as possible to allow enough time to receive, mark, return and ensure your absent ballot is received by your County Clerk/Registrar's office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Eligibility
Nevada 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: Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the election
Registration age: 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
Voting Rights
Nevada felony conviction voting rights
In Nevada, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release. In 2019, AB 431 restored voting rights upon prison release.
Lost Only While Incarcerated; Automatic Restoration After Release
In Nevada, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release. In 2019, AB 431 restored voting rights upon prison release.
Citation: Nev. Const. Art. 2, § 1; Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 176A.850, 213.155, 213.157
Recent actions
- 2019 Enacted AB 431 restoring voting rights upon prison release.
Work and Voting
Nevada time off for voting
Any registered voter may be absent from his or her place of employment at a time to be designated by the employer for a sufficient time to vote, if it is impracticable for the voter to vote before or after his or her hours of employment.
Time off status: Yes
Any registered voter may be absent from his or her place of employment at a time to be designated by the employer for a sufficient time to vote, if it is impracticable for the voter to vote before or after his or her hours of employment.
Nevada - TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
Any registered voter may be absent from his or her place of employment at a time to be designated by the employer for a sufficient time to vote, if it is impracticable for the voter to vote before or after his or her hours of employment.
A sufficient time to vote shall be determined as follows:
- If the distance between the place of such voter's employment and the polling place where such person votes is 2 miles or less, 1 hour.
- If the distance is more than 2 miles but not more than 10 miles, 2 hours.
- If the distance is more than 10 miles, 3 hour
Lookup
Nevada 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, check early voting location, view your sample ballot, and 2 more.
Moving
Nevada moving and student voting
If you moved to Nevada from another state, you must register in Nevada to be able to vote.[1] Unless you register in person at the county clerk’s office, the last day to register in time to vote in the next election is the fifth Saturday before the election.[2] You can also register in person at the county clerk’s...
Movers and college students Voting
If you moved to Nevada from another state, you must register in Nevada to be able to vote.[1] Unless you register in person at the county clerk’s office, the last day to register in time to vote in the next election is the fifth Saturday before the election.[2] You can also register in person at the county clerk’s office from the fifth Sunday to the third Tuesday before the election.[3].
Where can I find the number of registered voters in Nevada?
- If you moved to Nevada from another state, you must register in Nevada to be able to vote.[1] Unless you register in person at the county clerk’s office, the last day to register in time to vote in the next election is the fifth Saturday...
- If you moved from out of state, you are only eligible to register if you have been a resident of Nevada and of your county for at least thirty days, and in the precinct for at least ten days, preceding the next election in which you want to...
- If you moved to a new address within the state, you should complete a new registration form to update your registration records.[6] That form is available here: http://www.nvsos.gov/SOSVoterRegForm/VoterForm.aspx
I just moved away to go to college, how do I vote in Nevada?
- If you are a student living out of state or outside your voting precinct, it may not be possible for you to get to the polls on Election Day. Your best option is to request to vote by mail or absentee ballot. Any registered voter may...
Sources
Nevada official voting resources
Questions
Common Nevada questions
Can I register to vote online in Nevada?
Nevada lists online voter registration as available. 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...
What voter ID rule does Nevada use?
Nevada 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 Nevada?
Polling places in Nevada are generally open 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Nevada voter registration or polling place?
The Nevada voter lookup section lists tools for check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, check early voting location, view your sample ballot, and 2 more.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Nevada?
In Nevada, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release. In 2019, AB 431 restored voting rights upon prison release.