How to vote in Utah
Utah voter registration guide
Utah voter registration deadlines
- Register to vote (online): 11 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (by mail): Received 11 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (in person): Election Day
Check your Utah 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 Utah registration using the Utah voter registration lookup site.
- If you're not registered to vote, or you need to update your voter registration information, follow the instructions below.
Utah voter registration rules
To register in Utah you must:
- be a citizen of the United States
- have resided in Utah for 30 days immediately before Election Day
- be 18 years by Election Day (you may pre-register if you are 16)
- not be currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
- not be found to be mentally incompetent by a court of law
Utah online voter registration
- You can register to vote online if you have a Utah driver's license, driver's permit, or state-issued photo ID card.
- Visit the Utah online voter registration site.
- 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 11 days before Election Day .
Utah by-mail voter registration
- Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- Box 6 - ID Number: Enter your UT driver’s license number or nonoperating ID number. If you don't have one, enter the last 4 digits of your social security number. If you do not have any of these numbers, please write “NONE” in this space.
- Box 7 - Choice of Party: You do not need to choose a party to register to vote, but you might not be allowed to vote in a party's primary if you are not registered with that party.
- 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 received 11 days before Election Day .
Utah in-person voter registration
- Contact your local election office to find where to register to vote in person.
- Bring your Utah driver's license or state ID card with you. If you don't have one, bring ONE photo ID that shows your name, and ONE document that shows your name and Utah address. Acceptable documents include a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, or any government document that shows your name and address.
Utah same day registration
- Summary: Utah 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 Utah driver's license or state ID card with you. If you don't have one, bring one photo ID issued by any state or the Federal Government, and bring one document that shows your name and current address. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, 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 Utah 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.
Utah absentee and mail ballot guide
Utah absentee ballot overview
All Utah elections are held by mail. This means that Utah will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter ahead of all elections.
- If you need to update your mailing address permanently, register to vote again using your new mailing address.
- If you need to update your mailing address temporarily -- because you will be out of town for a specific election -- request a one-time absentee ballot.
Utah absentee deadlines
- Earliest day to apply: Anytime
- Request deadline (online): 11 days before Election Day
- Request deadline (by mail): Received 11 days before Election Day
- Request deadline (in person): 11 days before Election Day
- Deadline to return your ballot (by mail): Postmarked 1 day BEFORE Election Day
- Deadline to return your ballot (in person): Received by Election Day
Utah absentee ballot rules
- All Utah elections are held by mail. This means that Utah will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter ahead of all elections.
- If you need to update your mailing address temporarily for a specific election, request a one-time absentee ballot.
Utah online ballot request (recommended)
- Visit the Utah absentee ballot website.
- Fill out all of the required information.
- Hit save or submit when you are done.
- The deadline to apply online is 11 days before Election Day .
Utah by-mail ballot request
- Download the Utah 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.
- Your application must be received 11 days before Election Day .
Utah 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 11 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. Please check with your local election office if your county has a 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 1 day BEFORE 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.
Utah 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: The 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.
Utah absentee ballot tracker
Track your ballot here: Utah absentee ballot tracker
Utah absentee ballot curing
Ballot curing is the process of resolving any problems with your absentee or mail ballot to ensure that your vote is counted. After tracking your ballot, contact your local election office to fix any issues that have been noted.
- Your ballot will be rejected if you forget to sign it or if the signature does not match the one that the state has on file for you.
- The state might contact you by mail, phone, text, or e-mail to let you know that there are issues.
- You must make corrections by 5:00 pm on the 13th day after Election Day.
Utah emergency ballots
Some states have special procedures that allow you to obtain an emergency ballot if a medical or other emergency occurs after the standard absentee ballot application window.
Emergency Ballot RulesIf you are hospitalized you may obtain a ballot to use as an emergency ballot and vote at any time after the election officer mails ballots to the majority of voters and before the close of polls on election day. Any individual may obtain an emergency ballot application, a ballot, and a ballot envelope from the election officer on your behalf by requesting a ballot and application in person at the election officer's office during business hours.
- Emergency ballot request starts after the majority of ballots have been issued. Ballots must be issued 21-7 days before the election
- Emergency ballot request ends close of polls Election Day
- Emergency ballot return deadline is close of polls Election Day if hand delivered to a polling location or drop box & postmarked before Election Day if mailed.
Contact your local election office
Utah early voting guide
Utah early voting dates
- Early voting starts: 14 days before Election Day
- Early voting ends: 4 days before Election Day
What to bring
All Utah elections are held by mail. You'll need to show valid ID if you decide to vote in person at a voting center. You can show a non-expired photo ID issued by the State of Utah or the Federal Government, or a tribal ID (with or without a photo). If you are unable to show a valid ID, you can show two of the following documents: a recent bank statement, utility bill, paycheck, residential lease, or any government document that shows your name and current address; a Medicaid or Medicare benefits card; an employee ID issued by a Utah company; a student ID issued by a Utah school; or a current Utah vehicle registration card.
Utah voter ID guide
ID requirements for voting in person
All Utah elections are held by mail. You'll need to show valid ID if you decide to vote in person at a voting center. You can show a non-expired photo ID issued by the State of Utah or the Federal Government, or a tribal ID (with or without a photo). If you are unable to show a valid ID, you can show two of the following documents: a recent bank statement, utility bill, paycheck, residential lease, or any government document that shows your name and current address; a Medicaid or Medicare benefits card; an employee ID issued by a Utah company; a student ID issued by a Utah school; or a current Utah vehicle registration card.
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
The 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 for online voter registration
You can register to vote online if you have a Utah driver's license, driver's permit, or state-issued photo ID card.
ID requirements for same day registration
Bring your Utah driver's license or state ID card with you. If you don't have one, bring one photo ID issued by any state or the Federal Government, and bring one document that shows your name and current address. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, 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 Utah elections. You can contact them with questions, but your local election office will probably respond faster.
Office of the Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 142325 Salt Lake City, UT 84114
External resources
- Utah online voter registration
- Utah online absentee ballot request
- Utah voter status lookup
- Utah absentee ballot tracker
- Utah provisional ballot tracker
- Utah polling place locator