How to vote in Nevada
Nevada voter registration guide
Nevada voter registration deadlines
- Register to vote (online): Election Day
- Register to vote (by mail): Postmarked 28 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (in person): Election Day
Check your Nevada voter registration status
- If you can't remember if you're registered to vote, or you want to make sure your information is correct, you can check your Nevada registration using the Nevada voter registration lookup tool.
- If you're not registered to vote, or you need to update your voter registration information, follow the instructions below.
Nevada voter registration rules
To register in Nevada you must:
- be a citizen of the United States
- be 18 years old by election day (you may pre-register if you are 17)
- have continuously resided in the State of Nevada and in your county for at least 30 days and resided in your precinct for at least 10 days before the next election
- not be incarcerated for a felony
- not be determined by a court of law to be mentally incompetent
- claim no other place as your legal residence.
Nevada online voter registration
- You can register to vote online if you have a Nevada driver's license, driver's permit, or state-issued photo ID card.
- Visit the Nevada online voter registration tool.
- Fill out all the required fields.
- You will be registered to vote as soon as you finish the workflow.
- You should receive your voter registration card in the mail within 2-3 weeks. If not, you might want to follow up with your local election office.
- The deadline to register to vote online is Election Day.
Nevada by-mail voter registration
- Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- Box 6 - ID Number: Enter your Nevada driver’s license number or Nevada ID card number. If you do not have either of these numbers, enter the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. If you don't have any of these numbers, write NONE in this space.
- Box 7 - Choice of Party: You must register with a political party if you want to take part in that party’s primary election, caucus, or convention. If you register as a nonpartisan, you will receive a nonpartisan ballot for the primary election.
- Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank.
- Print, date, and sign the form. If you do not have a printer, you can print the form out at any local library. If you do not have a stamp, you can buy one from any grocery store: just ask the cashier to sell you one.
- Mail your voter registration form to the mailing address below. For faster delivery, send the form directly to your local election office.
- Your voter registration form must be postmarked 28 days before Election Day
Nevada in-person voter registration
- Contact your local election office to find where to register to vote in person.
- Bring your Nevada driver's license or state ID with you. If you do not have either of these, you will not be able to register and vote on the same day. If your ID does not show your current address you will also need to show a valid proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, income tax return, motor vehicle registration, property tax statement, or any government document that shows your name and address.
Nevada same day registration
- Summary: Nevada has same day registration. You can register and vote during the early voting period and on Election Day.
- Where to go:
Go to your designated voting location. Click here to find out where to vote.
- What to bring:
Bring your Nevada driver's license or state ID with you. If you do not have either of these, you will not be able to register and vote on the same day. If your ID does not show your current address you will also need to show a valid proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, income tax return, motor vehicle registration, property tax statement, or any government document that shows your name and address.
- Need help? Contact your local election office if you have questions.
Registering to vote in Nevada with a felony conviction
If you have been convicted of a felony and would like to register to vote, please visit Restore Your Vote. They will help you determine your eligibility and guide you through the process.
Nevada absentee and mail ballot guide
Nevada absentee ballot overview
Absentee ballots and mail ballots are the same thing, and the process for getting one is straight forward.
- Request your ballot by the deadline
- Receive your in ballot in the mail
- Return your ballot by the deadline
Nevada absentee deadlines
- Earliest day to apply: January 1
- Request deadline (online): N/A
- Request deadline (by mail): Received 15 days before Election Day
- Request deadline (in person): 15 days before Election Day
- Deadline to return your ballot (by mail): Postmarked by Election Day
- Deadline to return your ballot (in person): Received by Election Day
Nevada absentee ballot rules
Any registered Nevada voter can request an absentee ballot and vote by mail.
Nevada online ballot request
Nevada does not allow you to request your ballot online.
Nevada by-mail ballot request
- Download the Nevada absentee ballot application.
- Fill out all of the required fields.
- Print the application.
- Sign and date your application. This is very important.
- Mail or hand-deliver your completed application directly to your local election office as soon as possible, but no later than the deadline.
- If it’s close to the deadline, call your local election office and see if they will let you submit your application via email or fax.
- The deadline to apply by mail is: Received 15 days before Election Day.
Nevada in-person ballot request
- Visit your local election office.
- Ask the clerk to give you an absentee ballot application.
- Fill out all of the required fields.
- Sign and date your application.
- The deadline to apply in person is: 15 days before Election Day.
After you receive your ballot
- Carefully read and follow the instructions, and fill out all required fields.
- Sign and date the outside envelope.
- Mail or hand-deliver your ballot to your local election office. You can also hand-deliver your ballot to a state-provided drop box. You can use our Find Out Where To Vote tool to find an official drop box.
- If you mail your ballot, it must be postmarked by Election Day.
- If you hand-deliver your ballot, it must be received by Election Day.
- If you miss the deadline – or forget to sign the outside envelope – your vote will not be counted.
Nevada absentee ballot ID requirements
- ID required when requesting a mail-in ballot: The signature on your absentee ballot application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.
- ID required when returning a mail-in ballot: Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.
Nevada early voting guide
Nevada early voting dates
- Early voting starts: 17 days before Election Day
- Early voting ends: 4 days before Election Day
What to bring
Most Nevada voters do not need to show ID. First time Nevada voters or voters who registered by mail should plan on showing ID at the polls. You can show any non-expired photo ID that shows your name and physical address. If you don't have a photo ID, you can show a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or official government document that shows your name and current address.
Nevada voter ID guide
ID requirements for voting in person
Most Nevada voters do not need to show ID. First time Nevada voters or voters who registered by mail should plan on showing ID at the polls. You can show any non-expired photo ID that shows your name and physical address. If you don't have a photo ID, you can show a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or official government document that shows your name and current address.
ID requirements when requesting an absentee or mail ballot
The signature on your absentee ballot application will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match.
ID requirements when returning an absentee or mail ballot
Your signature on the return envelope will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card to ensure they match. If you forget to sign the return envelope, your ballot might be rejected.
ID requirements to register to vote online
You can register to vote online if you have a Nevada driver's license, driver's permit, or state-issued photo ID card.
ID requirements for same day registration
Bring your Nevada driver's license or state ID with you. If you do not have either of these, you will not be able to register and vote on the same day. If your ID does not show your current address you will also need to show a valid proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, income tax return, motor vehicle registration, property tax statement, or any government document that shows your name and address.
Local election office
Contact your local election office if you have questions.
Statewide election office
This is the statewide agency that is ultimately responsible for Nevada elections. You can contact them with questions, but your local election office will probably respond faster.
Secretary of State Elections Division 101 North Carson Street, Suite 3 Carson City, NV 89701‐4786
External resources
- Nevada online voter registration
- Nevada voter status lookup
- Nevada absentee ballot tracker
- Nevada provisional ballot tracker
- Nevada polling place locator