Washington

NOTE: If you are registering for the first time, you will need a current Washington State driver's license, permit or ID card. If you do not have a Washington driver license, permit, or ID, you may use the last four digits of your Social Security number to register. If you do not have any of these, you may still register by mail or in person. If you plan to vote in person for the first time after registering, you should plan on showing "proof of identification" the first time you vote. See the section on Voter ID Information for acceptable forms of ID to bring to the polls. Contact your Local Election Office for more information.

Washington voter registration deadlines

In Person: Election Day.
By Mail: Received 8 days before Election Day.
Online: Received 8 days before Election Day.
Election Day Registration: Individuals may register to vote in their county auditor's office, the division of elections if in a separate city from the county auditor's office, a voting center, or other location designated by the county auditor in his or her county of residence no later than 8:00pm on the day of the primary, special election, or general election. The registration process and requirements for registering on Election Day are the same as for filling out a paper registration form or the online form.

Washington voter registration rules

To register to vote in Washington, you must:

Be a United States Citizen
Be a legal resident of Washington state, your county, and precinct
Be at least 18 years of age by Election Day
Not be disqualified from voting due to a court order
Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction or currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction

Washington links for voting information

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