2022 State-by-State Voter Registration Deadlines

Check Your Voter Registration

Each state makes its own voting rules, including how to confirm your registration. Check with your state or local election office to get the most detailed and up-to-date information for where you live.

Voter Registration Deadlines

Alabama

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (14 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (14 days before Election Day).
• In person: Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (14 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Alabama online voter registration form
• Mail in or in person voter registration form
• Request a form be mailed to you

Alaska

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Alaska’s Online Voter Registration System
• Mail in or in person voter registration form

Arizona

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 11*, 2022 (29 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (29 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (29 days before Election Day).

*October 10th is a State Holiday so the deadline is extended to the 11th.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Arizona Online Voter Registration
• Mail in or in person voter registration form

Arkansas

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• By mail: Postmarked by Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• Online voter registration is not available in Arkansas.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Arkansas Voter Registration Mail In Form
• Request an application through the mail

California

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• California Online Voter Registration
• Same Day Voter Registration information

Colorado

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Monday, Oct 31, 2022 (8 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Monday, Oct 31, 2022 (8 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Colorado Online Voter Registration
• Mail in or in person voter registration form & mail-in or drop-off locations

Connecticut

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 (7 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 (7 days before Election Day) and received by Monday, Nov 7, 2022 (1 day before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• State of Connecticut’s Online Voter Registration System
• Mail in or in person voter registration form

Delaware

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Available up to and including on Election Day (Delaware no longer has deadlines to register to vote).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Delaware's Online Registration System
• Mail-In and In-Person Form to Register to Vote

District of Columbia

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Received by Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• DC Voter Registration Form
• Mail in Voter Registration Application

Florida

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (29 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (29 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (29 days before Election Day).

*October 10th is a State Holiday so the deadline is extended to the 11th.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Florida Voter Registration Form
• Mail-in and In-person Voter Registration Application

Georgia

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022* (30 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022* (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022* (30 days before Election Day).

*October 9th is a weekend and October 10th is a State Holiday so the deadline is extended to the 11th.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Georgia Online Voter Registration
• Printable PDF Application for Voter Registration

Hawaii

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: At any time using the Online Voter Registration System.
• By mail: Received by Monday, Oct 31, 2022 (8 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Hawaii Voter Registration Form
• Mail-in & Drop-off Voter Registration Application PDF

Idaho

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Oct 14, 2022 (25 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct 14, 2022 (25 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Idaho Voter Registration Form
• In-person and mail application

Illinois

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Oct 23, 2022 (16 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Received by Oct 11, 2022 (28 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Illinois Voter Registration Form
• Paper PDF Form

Indiana

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (28 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (28 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (28 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Indiana Voter Registration Application
• Mail In Application

Iowa

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Iowa Online Voter Registration System
• Printable PDF Registration Form
• Auditor Location (In Person Applications) Lookup

Kansas

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Kansas Online Voter Registration
• Paper Application

Kentucky

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (28 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Received by Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (28 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (28 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Kentucky Online Registration Form
• Mail in voter registration PDF

Louisiana

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 (20 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Louisiana's GeauxVote Online Registration System
• Mail In Voter Registration Application
• Apply in person to register to vote at any Registrar of Voters Office

Maine

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• By mail: Received by Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day. There is no cutoff date for in-person voter registration in Maine.
• Online registration is not available in Maine.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Fillable PDF and Instructions for completing the Maine Voter Registration Application
• Contact your town clerk to have a voter registration card mailed to you.
• Register in person at your town office or city hall, through any Motor Vehicle branch office, in some state & federal social service agencies, or at voter registration drives.

Maryland

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Maryland's Online Voter Registration System (OLVR)
• PDF Voter Registration Application

Massachusetts

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 (20 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 (20 days before Election Day).
• In person: Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 (20 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Massachusetts online voter registration application
• Mail in or in person form

Michigan

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Michigan Online Voter Registration System
• PDF Application for Mail or Drop Off

Minnesota

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Received by Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Minnesota Online Voter Registration System
• Fillable PDF

Mississippi

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• By mail: Postmarked by Monday, Oct 10, 2022* (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Monday, Oct 10, 2022* (30 days before Election Day).
• Online registration is not available in Mississippi.

*October 9th is a Sunday so the deadline is extended to the 10th

Voter Registration Forms:

• Mississippi Mail-In Voter Registration Application

Missouri

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 (the fourth Wednesday before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 (the fourth Wednesday before Election Day).
• In person: Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 (the fourth Wednesday before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Missouri Online Voter Registration Application
• Print & Mail Your Application
• Register in Person
• Request an Application to be Mailed

Montana

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• By mail: Regular registration must be postmarked by Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day) and received by Sunday, Oct 14, 2022. Late registration must be received by noon on Monday, Nov 7, 2002 (1 day before Election Day).
• In person: Noon on Monday, Nov 7, 2002 (1 day before Election Day).
• Online registration is not available in Montana.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Montana Voter Registration Form
• In-person registration locations (county election offices)

Nebraska

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Friday, Oct 21, 2022 (the third Friday before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Friday, Oct 21, 2022 (the third Friday before Election Day).
• In person: Friday, Oct 28, 2022 (the second Friday before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Nebraska Online Voter Registration
• Fillable PDF form

Nevada

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Friday, Oct 28, 2022 (before the start of early voting).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 (the fourth Tuesday before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Nevada Online Voter Registration
• In Person or Mail In Voter Registration Application

New Hampshire

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.
• Mail-in and online registration are not available in New Hampshire.

Voter Registration Locations:

• County clerk / town office locator.

New Jersey

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Received by Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• New Jersey Online Voter Registration Application
• Voter Registration Paper Applications

New Mexico

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022* (28 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022* (28 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• New Mexico Online Voter Registration System
• Printable PDF application

New York

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• By mail: Postmarked by Friday, Oct, 14,2022 (25 days before Election Day).
• In person: Friday, Oct, 14,2022 (25 days before Election Day).
• Online registration is not available in New York.

Voter Registration Forms:

• New York State Voter Registration Form
• Request a Voter Registration form by mail

North Carolina

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Friday, Oct, 14,2022 (25 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Friday, Oct, 14,2022 (25 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• North Carolina Online Voter Registration
• Voter Registration fillable PDF

North Dakota

North Dakota does not have voter registration.

Ohio

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022* (30 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022* (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022* (30 days before Election Day).

*October 9th is a weekend and October 10th is a State Holiday so the deadline is extended to the 11th.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Ohio's Online Voter Registration System
• Paper form (PDF)

Oklahoma

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• By mail: Postmarked by Friday, Oct 14, 2022 (25 days before Election Day).
• In person: Friday, Oct 14, 2022 (25 days before Election Day).
• Online registration is not available in Oklahoma.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Oklahoma Voter Registration Application Wizard (must be mailed or delivered in person)
• Voter Registration PDF Application

Oregon

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Oregon Online Voter Registration
• Voter Registration PDF form

Pennsylvania

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Received by Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• In person: Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Pennsylvania Online Voter Registration
• Blank voter registration form

Rhode Island

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Online Rhode Island Voter Registration
• Printable Voter Registration Form PDF

South Carolina

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• South Carolina Online Voter Registration
• Register by Mail, Email, Fax

South Dakota

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• By mail: Received by Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• In person: Monday, Oct 24, 2022 (15 days before Election Day).
• Online registration is not available in South Dakota.

Voter Registration Forms:

• South Dakota Voter Registration Fillable PDF Form

Tennessee

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Tennessee online voter registration portal
• Downloadable Voter Registration Application

Texas

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• By mail: Postmarked by Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• In person: Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 (30 days before Election Day).
• Online registration is not available in Texas.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Voter Registration Application Tool

Utah

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Friday, October 28, 2022 (11 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Received by Friday, October 28, 2022 (11 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Utah Online Voter Registration
• Paper registration form

Vermont

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Friday, Nov 4, 2022 (the Friday before Election Day).
• By mail: Received by Friday, Nov 4, 2022 (the Friday before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Vermont Online Voter Registration
• PDF Form

Virginia

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Monday, Oct 17, 2022 (22 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Monday, Oct 17, 2022 (22 days before Election Day).
• In person: Monday, Oct 17, 2022 (22 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Virginia Online Voter Registration
• Local voter registration office
• Download a PDF copy of the registration form

Washington

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Monday, Oct 31, 2022 (8 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Received by Monday, Oct 31, 2022 (8 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Washington State Online Voter Registration
• Printable registration forms

West Virginia

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).
• In person: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 (21 days before Election Day).

Voter Registration Forms:

• Register to Vote in West Virginia Online
• Blank voter registration form to mail or deliver in-person

Wisconsin

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• Online: Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 (the third Wednesday before Election Day).
• By mail: Postmarked by Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 (the third Wednesday before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Wisconsin Online Voter Registration
• Voter Registration Application Fillable PDF

Wyoming

Voter Registration Deadlines:

• By mail: Received by Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022 (14 days before Election Day).
• In person: Available up to and including on Election Day.
• Online registration is not available in Wyoming.

Voter Registration Forms:

• Wyoming voter registration application

Learn About the Candidates and Issues on Your Ballot

It seems like there is no shortage of people and organizations looking to give you their opinion on how to vote. Add that to the influx of campaign calls, mailers, TV ads, and yard signs, and elections can be overwhelming and the information can be confusing. There are also often too many issues and candidates to keep track of. But it is possible to find information to help you make an informed decision.

Registered voters typically receive an official ballot information booklet in your mailbox. Created by election officials, these booklets are filled with impartial analysis and arguments in favor and against each ballot measure and candidate. You can also often find similar information in local newspapers and news station websites, although these sources may also provide voting recommendations.

Finally, you can also find information on websites such as Ballotpedia and Vote.org where you can use your address to look up the list of issues and candidates that will be on your ballot.

Make Your Voice Heard

Even though Election Day may seem a long way off, your state’s registration deadline may be just around the corner. Whether you’re planning to register online, by mail, or in person, it’s important that you understand these deadlines if you hope to participate in one of our most cherished traditions.

If you have additional questions or concerns about your voting rights, don’t hesitate to ask a lawyer.

This article contains general legal information and does not contain legal advice. Rocket Lawyer is not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm. The law is complex and changes often. For legal advice, please ask a lawyer.