Registration
New Hampshire registration options include By Mail and In Person.
State Voting Guide
New Hampshire Voting Guide
Use this New Hampshire 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
New Hampshire voting quick facts
Voter ID
New Hampshire is listed as Non-strict photo ID.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 6:00 AM-7:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
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Felony Voting Rights
In New Hampshire, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Voter Lookup
Lookup tools may help with check your voter registration status, check your party affiliation, check your polling place location, and 3 more.
Register
New Hampshire voter registration options
New Hampshire 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
You may register to vote by absentee (by mail) to your town or city clerk's office. You will be required to fill out a standard voter registration form.
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 13 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections.Voters must provide sufficient identification and proof of residency in order to receive a ballot. N.H. Rev. Stat. §654:7, §654:7-a
- In-person registration may be completed on Election Day.
same day registration Available
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on election day at all elections.Voters must provide sufficient identification and proof of residency in order to receive a ballot. N.H. Rev. Stat. §654:7, §654:7-a
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
military overseas Available
Military and overseas citizens may access the Secretary of State’s Registered Voter web link at
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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
New Hampshire voter ID laws
New Hampshire voter ID rule: Non-strict photo ID.
Non-strict photo ID
New Hampshire voter ID rule: Non-strict photo ID.
Code: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 659:13 and N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 659:13-b
Accepted forms of ID
- Driver's license issued by New Hampshire or another state (regardless of expiration date)
- Nondriver photo identification card issued by the motor vehicle department of New Hampshire or another state
- Voter identification card
- United States armed services photo identification card
- United States passport or passport card (regardless of expiration date)
- Valid student identification card issued by a New Hampshire high school or college (valid until June 2, 2026)
- Verification of identity by: - a moderator, - supervisor of the checklist, or - town, ward, or city clerk (not a ballot clerk)
If you do not have ID
- A voter's identity may be verified by a moderator, supervisor of the checklist, or town/city clerk.
- If the supervisor of the checklist determines that the voter's identity and qualifications are established, the voter shall be permitted to vote.
- If the supervisor determines that the voter's identity and qualifications are not established, the voter shall not be allowed to vote.
- A voter denied the opportunity to vote may immediately appeal to the superior court pursuant to RSA 654:12, V.
- A voter with a religious objection to being photographed may complete a religious exemption affidavit and cast a regular ballot.
Polling Places
New Hampshire poll hours
Polling places in New Hampshire are generally open 6:00 AM-7:00 PM.
6:00 AM-7:00 PM
In New Hampshire, polling place hours of operation vary. In general, polling places open between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Absentee Voting
New Hampshire absentee and mail voting
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Absentee Voting In New Hampshire
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Request an absentee ballot
- Absentee ballots are available from your town or city clerk approximately 30 days prior to an election. Request the absentee ballot application from the clerk or you may download the application; or, if you wish, you may submit a request in...
Eligibility
New Hampshire 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: who will be 18 years of age or older on election day
Registration age: You must be 18 or older on the day of the next election to register.
Who is eligible to vote?
- Be a New Hampshire residents
- United States citizens
- There is no minimum period of time you are required to have lived in the state before being allowed to register.
- You can only register in the town or ward in which you are domiciled
Voting Rights
New Hampshire felony conviction voting rights
In New Hampshire, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Lost Only While Incarcerated; Automatic Restoration After Release
In New Hampshire, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Citation: N.H. Const. Pt. First, Art. 11; N.H. Rev. Stat. § 607-A:2
Work and Voting
New Hampshire time off for voting
A person who is unable to appear at any time during polling hours at his or her polling place because an employment obligation requires the person to remain physically at work or to be in transit to or from work from the time the polls open until after the time the polls close shall be considered absent.
Time off status: No
A person who is unable to appear at any time during polling hours at his or her polling place because an employment obligation requires the person to remain physically at work or to be in transit to or from work from the time the polls open until after the time the polls close shall be considered absent.
NH - TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
A person who is unable to appear at any time during polling hours at his or her polling place because an employment obligation requires the person to remain physically at work or to be in transit to or from work from the time the polls open until after the time the polls close shall be considered absent.
Lookup
New Hampshire voter information lookup
Check Your Voter Registration Status.
Voter Information Lookup
Use the lookup tool to check your voter registration status, check your party affiliation, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and 2 more.
Moving
New Hampshire moving and student voting
You may change your address within the same town or city with the clerk of the town or city where you are domiciled up to 10 days before any election or at any scheduled meeting of the supervisors of the checklist. You may also change your address with the inspectors of election (ballot clerks) who check in voters and...
Movers and college students Voting
You may change your address within the same town or city with the clerk of the town or city where you are domiciled up to 10 days before any election or at any scheduled meeting of the supervisors of the checklist. You may also change your address with the inspectors of election (ballot clerks) who check in voters and provide ballots on election day at the polling place, so long as the address is within the same town...
How do I change my residence address that appears on the voter checklist?
- You may change your address within the same town or city with the clerk of the town or city where you are domiciled up to 10 days before any election or at any scheduled meeting of the supervisors of the checklist. You may also change your...
- If you move outside the town or ward where you are registered, you have to re-register in the new town or ward if you wish to vote.
Voting As A College Student
- New Hampshire election law provides college students with a special privilege when determining where they register to vote. A college student in New Hampshire may choose as his/her voting domicile, either the domicile he/she held before...
- An inhabitant's domicile for voting purposes is that one place where a person, more than any other place, has established a physical presence and manifests an intent to maintain a single continuous presence for domestic, social, and civil...
- Under no circumstances may college students retain two voting domiciles. Like any other citizen, college students have only one voting domicile and may only cast one vote in any election. A student of any institution may lawfully claim...
Sources
New Hampshire official voting resources
Questions
Common New Hampshire questions
Can I register to vote online in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire use?
New Hampshire is listed as Non-strict photo ID. Review the accepted ID forms and voter-without-ID procedures before voting.
What time do polls open in New Hampshire?
Polling places in New Hampshire are generally open 6:00 AM-7:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my New Hampshire voter registration or polling place?
The New Hampshire voter lookup section lists tools for check your voter registration status, check your party affiliation, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and 2 more.
Can people with felony convictions vote in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.