Registration
Oregon registration options include Online, By Mail, and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Oregon Voting Guide
Use this Oregon voting guide to check registration options, voter ID requirements, polling hours, absentee voting, eligibility rules, and official resources.
At a Glance
Oregon voting quick facts
Voter ID
Oregon is listed as No document required to vote.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
Oregon has the most convenient voting system in the country.
Felony Voting Rights
In Oregon, 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, view your voter registration information, update your voter registration, and 3 more.
Register
Oregon voter registration options
Oregon voters may register online, by mail, or in person. Registration deadlines may vary by election type or method where noted.
Online Available
A new registrant must submit their online registration by 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 21st calendar day before an election to be eligible to vote in that election.
- Online registration must be completed 21 days before Election Day.
By Mail Available
You can complete a Voter Registration form and mail it to your county elections office.
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 21 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
Instead of registering to vote online you can complete a Voter Registration form and return it in person to your county elections office.
- In-person registration must be completed 21 days before Election Day.
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. Check your voter registration status online by visiting this site
Identification
Oregon voter ID laws
Oregon voter ID rule: No document required to vote.
No document required to vote
Oregon voter ID rule: No document required to vote.
Code: Or. Rev. Stat. § 254.470, Or. Rev. Stat. § 247.012, and 52 U.S.C. § 21083(b) (HAVA requirements for certain first-time voters)
Accepted forms of ID
- Oregon conducts elections primarily by mail and generally does not require voters to present identification when voting.
If you do not have ID
- Most Oregon 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
Oregon poll hours
Polling places in Oregon are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
Oregon is an elections-by-mail state. A voter is still able vote on Election Day at a local municipal clerk's office. All ballots have to be received by 8 p.m. Pacific time.
Absentee Voting
Oregon absentee and mail voting
Oregon has the most convenient voting system in the country.
Absentee Voting In Oregon
Oregon has the most convenient voting system in the country.
Request an absentee ballot
- Registered voters receive a ballot two to three weeks before an election, giving time to research issues or candidates.
- Voters also receive an official ballot to complete and insert into the security envelope which is placed in the ballot return envelope and signed by the voter.
- Students attending an out-of-state college or voters traveling during an election can still receive a ballot.
Return an absentee ballot
- The ballot return envelope can be stamped and mailed or dropped off at any official drop box across the state.
- If a voter casts their ballot after the Wednesday before an election, the ballot should be left at a drop box site to ensure it's counted.
- Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Eligibility
Oregon 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: Are you at least 18 years old
Registration age: You must be at least 16 to register.
Who can register to vote?
- You can register to vote if you can answer yes to the following questions:
- Are you a resident of Oregon?
- Are you a US citizen?
Can I register to vote if I am homeless?
- Yes, if you are a US citizen, an Oregon Resident and at least 17 years of age. Your residence address may be any place you sleep within the county. You must describe the physical location where you sleep. A homeless person may use the...
Can a person who has been convicted of a crime register to vote?
- If otherwise qualified, any person can register to vote unless the person is currently serving a jail or prison sentence for a felony conviction.
First Time Voters
- You'll be notified by mail when the county elections official receives your registration. If registering for the first time in Oregon, your application must be postmarked by the 21 days before an election in order to vote.
Voting Rights
Oregon felony conviction voting rights
In Oregon, 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 Oregon, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Citation: Or. Const. Art. II, § 3; Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 136.275, 137.281
Work and Voting
Oregon time off for voting
Time off to vote is subject to the employer.Oregon 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.Oregon state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
OR - TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
Time off to vote is subject to the employer.Oregon state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
Lookup
Oregon voter information lookup
Check Your Voter Registration Status.
Voter Information Lookup
Use the lookup tool to check your voter registration status, view your voter registration information, update your voter registration, check the status of your ballot, and 2 more.
Moving
Oregon moving and student voting
You should update your registration if you move, change your name or mailing address, or want to select or change a political party..
Movers and college students Voting
You should update your registration if you move, change your name or mailing address, or want to select or change a political party..
Moving
- You should update your registration if you move, change your name or mailing address, or want to select or change a political party.
College Students
- At School. In Oregon, voting residency means your fixed home while there, and the place you regularly come back to after being away.[7] You can establish voter residency in Oregon if you live and have the present intention to make your...
- At Home. Like most states, Oregon allows students to keep their voting residency even if they move out of the district to attend school. While registering to vote in another state is not automatically considered abandonment of residency in...
Sources
Oregon official voting resources
Questions
Common Oregon questions
Can I register to vote online in Oregon?
Oregon lists online voter registration as available. A new registrant must submit their online registration by 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 21st calendar day before an election to be eligible to vote in that election.
What voter ID rule does Oregon use?
Oregon 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 Oregon?
Polling places in Oregon are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Oregon voter registration or polling place?
The Oregon voter lookup section lists tools for check your voter registration status, view your voter registration information, update your voter registration, check the status of your ballot, and 2 more.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Oregon?
In Oregon, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.