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Register To Vote


Register or Update Your Registration  Check Your Registration

Who can vote in Minnesota

To vote you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • At least 18 years old on Election Day (16 & 17 year olds can pre-register)
  • A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
  • Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
  • Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote

The Who can vote webpage has more details about eligibility.

Register Online or Update Your Registration

It's quick and easy! To register online you will need:

  • Your Minnesota driver’s license or Minnesota identification card number, or the last four numbers of your Social Security number
  • An email address
  • To be eligible to vote in Minnesota

You will need to re-register if your name or address changes.

Other Ways to Register

  • Use a paper form. Download a voter registration form to print, complete, and return to your local elections office.
  • Register when you vote. In Minnesota voters can register at polling places on Election Day or early voting locations before Election Day. 

If you submit a Change of Address with USPS, that may also trigger an update of your registration.

Privacy of registration data

Learn what information on your voter registration application is private.

Need help?

Call us at 1-877-600-VOTE (8683) or contact your county election office.