Same Day Voter Registration
Almost half of U.S. states allow eligible voters to register at the same time they cast their ballots on Election Day and/or during early voting.
What States Allow Same Day Voter Registration and When?
Find your state below, then visit Rock the Vote’s election center for information on Election Day and early voting times, id requirements, where to vote, and more!
| State | Allows Same-Day Registration | During Early Voting & In-Person Absentee Voting | On Election Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | - | - | - |
| Alaska | - | - | Only offered in presidential elections to vote for President & Vice President |
| Arizona | - | - | - |
| Arkansas | - | - | - |
| California | |||
| Colorado | |||
| Connecticut | General Elections Only | General Elections Only: you can only register at your town's designated location, not at your polling place | General Elections Only: you can only register at your town's designated location, not at your polling place |
| Delaware | - | - | - |
| District of Columbia | |||
| Florida | - | - | - |
| Georgia | - | - | - |
| Hawaii | |||
| Idaho | |||
| Illinois | |||
| Indiana | - | - | - |
| Iowa | |||
| Kansas | - | - | - |
| Kentucky | - | - | - |
| Louisiana | - | - | - |
| Maine | At the town office or city hall | ||
| Maryland | |||
| Massachusetts | - | - | - |
| Michigan | At your city or township clerk's office with proof of residency | At your city or township clerk's office with proof of residency | |
| Minnesota | |||
| Mississippi | - | - | - |
| Missouri | - | - | - |
| Montana | At your County Clerk's office | At your County Clerk's office | |
| Nebraska | - | - | - |
| Nevada | |||
| New Hampshire | - | ||
| New Jersey | - | - | - |
| New Mexico | At your County Clerk’s office; some County Clerks will offer additional same day voter registration locations at expanded early voting sites | ||
| New York | - | Only on the first day of Early Voting at local election office | - |
| North Carolina | - | ||
| North Dakota | N/A: No Voter Registration Required | N/A | N/A |
| Ohio | - | - | - |
| Oklahoma | - | - | - |
| Oregon | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania | - | - | - |
| Rhode Island | - | - | Only offered in presidential elections to vote for President & Vice President; at a location designated by your local Board of Canvassers, not at your polling place |
| South Carolina | - | - | - |
| South Dakota | - | - | - |
| Tennessee | - | - | - |
| Texas | - | - | - |
| Utah | |||
| Vermont | At your town or city clerk's office | ||
| Virginia | At the office of your general registrar or satellite location | ||
| Washington | |||
| West Virginia | - | - | - |
| Wisconsin | Yes, up until the Friday before Election Day; check with your local election office for availability | ||
| Wyoming |
States in green offer same-day voter registration on Election Day and during the early voting/in person absentee period.
States in blue offer same-day voter registration on Election Day only.
States in yellow offer same-day voter registration during the early voting/in person absentee period only.