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VOTING IN UTAH

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: At least 18 years-old on or before the next election.
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: 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.

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

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.

In Person​

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.

Online​

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

Same Day Voter Registration​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. UCA 20A-2-207

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.
  • https://secure.utah.gov/voterreg/login.html?selection=UPDATE

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Other ways to register to vote​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

In order to vote in Utah, you need valid voter I.D.​

  • This is either a form of identification that bears the name and photograph of the voter or two forms of identification that bear the name of the voter and provide evidence of the voter’s residence.

TWO forms of identification that bear the name of the voter and provide evidence that the voter resides in the voting precinct, which may include:​

  • Utility bill dated within 90 days of the election
  • A bank or other financial account statement
  • A certified birth certificate
  • A valid Social Security card
  • A check issued by the state or federal government or legible copy thereof
  • A paycheck from the voter’s employer, or legible copy thereof
  • A currently valid Utah hunting or fishing license
  • A currently valid U.S. military ID card
  • Certified naturalization documents (NOT a green card)
  • A certified copy of court records showing the voter’s adoption or name change
  • A Bureau of Indian Affairs card
  • A tribal treaty card
  • A valid Medicaid or Medicare or Electronic Benefits Transfer card
  • A currently valid ID card issued by a local government within the state
  • A currently valid ID card issued by an employer
  • A currently valid ID card issued by a college, university, technical school or professional school within the state
  • A current Utah vehicle registration

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification:​

  • Utah driver license
  • ID card issued by the state of Utah or the United States Government
  • Utah concealed carry permit
  • United States passport
  • Tribal ID card (does not require a photograph)

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
    • View Early Voting Locations
    • And more