Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

NOTE: If you are registering for the first time, you must show "proof of identification" the first time you vote. See the section on Voter ID Information for a complete list of acceptable forms of ID to bring with you to the polls.

Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) voter registration deadlines

In Person: No later than the day before the start of the early voting period. Same-Day registration is also available during early voting and on Election Day.
By Mail: Received 21 days before Election Day.
Online: 21 days before Election Day.
Election Day Registration: If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting or on Election Day. Simply go to your regular polling place or early voting site to register and vote. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions. You will need to bring proof of residency, such as a government photo ID, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or pay check within 90 days of Election Day that shows your current name and address.

Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) voter registration rules

To register to vote in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia), you must:

Be a United States Citizen
Be a Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) resident at least 30 days preceding the next election
Be at least 16 years old (You may pre-register to vote if you are at least 16 years old. You may vote in a primary election if you are at least 17 years old and you will be at least 18 years old by the next general election. You may vote in a general or special election if you are at least 18 years old.)
Not have been judged legally incompetent by a court of law
Not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

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