Maryland

NOTE: If you are registering for the first time, you should plan on showing "proof of identification" when you vote at the polls. Proof of identification includes: Maryland driver's license, MVA-issued ID card, student, employee, or military ID card, U.S. passport, or any other State or federal government-issued ID card); or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address and that is dated within 3 months of the election.

Maryland voter registration deadlines

• In Person: 21 days before Election Day. You may also register during early voting or on Election Day with proof of address. See Election Day Registration below.
• By Mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day. You may also register during early voting or on Election Day with proof of address. See Election Day Registration below.
• Online: 21 days before Election Day. You may also register during early voting or on Election Day with proof of address. See Election Day Registration below.
• Election Day Registration: You can register to vote in-person during early voting and on Election Day. You will need to bring a current and valid photo ID card (i.e., Maryland driver's license, MVA-issued ID card, student, employee, or military ID card, U.S. passport, or any other State or federal government-issued ID card); or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address and that is dated within 3 months of the election.

Maryland voter registration rules

To register to vote in Maryland, you must:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Be a Maryland resident
• Be at least 16 years old, and at least 18 years old by the next general election
• Not be under guardianship for mental disability
• Not have been convicted of buying or selling votes
• Not have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, have completed serving a court ordered sentence of imprisonment

Maryland links for voting information

• Check Your Voter Registration
• Register to Vote
• State Election Website
• Local Election Office
• Polling Place Lookup
• Absentee Voting Information
• Early Voting Information
• Voter ID Information
• State Election Code

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