Voter registration

How do I register to vote?

There are three ways to become a registered voter in Washington.

Online

Visit the Secretary of State website to register online.

In person

You can register in person when completing a transaction at any driver licensing office. Residents who are 16 and 17 years old can pre-register to vote when applying for a driver license or ID card.

By mail

Fill out a voter registration form. You can use the last 4 digits of your social security number (SSN) if you don't have a Washington State driver license or ID card.

Who can register to vote?

You can register to vote if you are:

• A citizen of the United States
• A Washington State resident and have lived at your address for at least 30 days before Election Day
• At least 18 years old by Election Day
• Not currently serving a sentence in prison under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction
• Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction
• Not disqualified from voting due to a court order

See RCW 46.20.155 for more information.

Moving within Washington? Update your voter registration

If you move to a new address inside the state, you'll need to update your voter registration before you can vote.

• Update your voter registration while completing a transaction at any driver licensing office, or
• Contact your county auditor by phone, email, or mail