Registration
Utah registration options include Online, By Mail, and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Utah Voting Guide
Use this Utah 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
Utah voting quick facts
Voter ID
Utah is listed as Non-strict non-photo ID.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
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Felony Voting Rights
In Utah, 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 polling place location, view your sample ballot, and 2 more.
Register
Utah voter registration options
Utah 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
Registering online at the website voter.utah.gov. A valid Utah driver license or valid Utah ID is required. Online registration deadline is 11 days before Election Day
- Online registration must be completed 11 days before Election Day.
By Mail Available
To register by mail, complete a State of Utah Mail-In Voter Registration Form and send it to your local county clerk's office at least 11 days before Election Day.
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 11 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
Voter registration must be received by the county clerk before 5:00 pm on the 11th day before the election day. However, voters may register to vote at an early voting location or at a polling location on election Day.
- In-person registration must be completed 11 days before Election Day.
same day registration Available
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. UCA 20A-2-207 Voters may register to vote at an early voting location or at a polling location on election Day.
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
military overseas Available
Download the fillable form: Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Federal Post Card Application Form (Form 76) Use the FVAP's online assistant. Print and submit the form to your local county elections office by mail, e-mail, or fax.
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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
Utah voter ID laws
Utah voter ID rule: Non-strict non-photo ID.
Non-strict non-photo ID
Utah voter ID rule: Non-strict non-photo ID.
Code: Utah Code Ann. § 20A-1-102(81), Utah Code Ann. § 20A-3a-203, and Utah Code Ann. § 20A-4-107
If you do not have ID
- A voter who does not present acceptable identification may cast a provisional ballot pursuant to Utah Code § 20A-3a-205.
- A county clerk may verify the identity and residence of a voter through other means if the voter fails to provide valid voter identification.
- If the county clerk cannot otherwise verify the voter's identity, the voter may be required to present valid identification to the county clerk by the close of office hours on the Monday after the election.
Polling Places
Utah poll hours
Polling places in Utah are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. mountain time on Election Day.
Absentee Voting
Utah absentee and mail voting
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Absentee Voting In Utah
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Request an absentee ballot
- Request an absentee ballot using the online voter registration form
- by completing an absentee ballot application form.
Return an absentee ballot
- All completed absentee ballot application forms should be filed with the appropriate election officer [County Clerk's Office] no later than the Friday before election day(November 2,2012).
- Military and overseas ballots will be mailed by September 22, 2012; all other by-mail ballots will be mailed by October 9, 2012
Overseas and Military Voters
- Many counties in Utah are participating in a Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) pilot program in association with Everyone Counts that allows military and overseas voters to use an online ballot marking tool
- For information on obtaining an absentee ballot application check https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/vote/home.htm
Eligibility
Utah 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: At least 18 years-old on or before the next election.
Registration age: You can pre-register if you are 16 or 17.
You may register to vote in the State of Utah if you are:
- A United States citizen;
- A resident of Utah for at least 30 days before the election. An applicant is considered a resident of Utah if he or she has his principal place of residence within Utah and intends to continue to reside within Utah indefinitely.
Voting Rights
Utah felony conviction voting rights
In Utah, 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 Utah, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Citation: Utah Const. Art. IV, § 6; Utah. Code Ann. §§ 20A-2-101(2), 20A-2-101.3, 20A-2-101.5
Work and Voting
Utah time off for voting
Employees who do not have 3 consecutive hours when not required to be at work during the hours polls are open are entitled to up to 2 paid hours leave to vote. The employee must request leave before Election Day. The employer can set the time for leave, but employee requests for leave at the beginning or end of work...
Time off status: Yes
Employees who do not have 3 consecutive hours when not required to be at work during the hours polls are open are entitled to up to 2 paid hours leave to vote. The employee must request leave before Election Day. The employer can set the time for leave, but employee requests for leave at the beginning or end of work hours shall be granted.
Utah- TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
Employees who do not have 3 consecutive hours when not required to be at work during the hours polls are open are entitled to up to 2 paid hours leave to vote. The employee must request leave before Election Day. The employer can set the time for leave, but employee requests for leave at the beginning or end of work hours shall be granted.
Lookup
Utah 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, view your sample ballot, view early voting locations, and 1 more.
Sources
Utah official voting resources
Questions
Common Utah questions
Can I register to vote online in Utah?
Utah lists online voter registration as available. Registering online at the website voter.utah.gov. A valid Utah driver license or valid Utah ID is required. Online registration deadline is 11 days before Election Day
What voter ID rule does Utah use?
Utah is listed as Non-strict non-photo ID. Review the accepted ID forms and voter-without-ID procedures before voting.
What time do polls open in Utah?
Polling places in Utah are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Utah voter registration or polling place?
The Utah voter lookup section lists tools for check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, view early voting locations, and 1 more.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Utah?
In Utah, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.