To register in Washington you must:
Go to your designated voting location. Click here to find out where to vote.
Bring your Washington 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.
All Washington elections are held by mail. This means that Washington will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter ahead of all elections.
Washington elections are all vote-by-mail. You can still request a one-time absentee ballot if you will be from home during a specific election.
Contact your Local Election Office if you have questions.
This is the statewide agency that is ultimately responsible for Washington elections. You can contact them with questions, but your Local Election Office will probably respond faster.
Secretary of State Elections Division P.O. Box 40229 Olympia, WA 98504‐0229