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VOTING IN TENNESSEE

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: must turn 18 on or before election day
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be at least 18 on or before the next election to register.

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

  • Be a citizen of the United States,(18) years of age or older on or before the date of the next election.
  • Be a resident of Tennesse
  • You must not have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, your full rights of citizenship must have been restored

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

Download and complete the Voter Registration Application and mail the application to your county election commission.

In Person​

Pick up voter registration applications in person. In person registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day

Online​

Use online voter registration to conveniently register to vote or update your voter registration. Online registration deadlineis 30 days before Election Day.You must have a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID in order to submit this application online

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.

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Tennessee has a Strict voter identification law​

  • Voters without acceptable identification must vote on a provisional ballot and also take additional steps after Election Day for it to be counted.

The following are NOT acceptable forms of identification​

  • College student IDs and photo IDs not issued by the federal or Tennessee state government are NOT acceptable.
  • county or city issued photo IDs
  • library cards
  • photo IDs issued by other states

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification,​

  • Tennessee driver license with your photo
  • United States Passport
  • Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
  • Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
  • United States Military photo ID
  • Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo

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
    • Track Your Absentee Ballot
    • And more