Washington voter registration guide
- Register to vote (online): 8 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (by mail): Received by 8 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (in person): Election Day
- 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 Washington registration using the Washington voter registration lookup site.
- If you're not registered to vote, or you need to update your voter registration information, follow the instructions below.
To register in Washington you must:
- be a citizen of the United States
- be 18 years old by Election Day
- be a legal resident of Washington State, your county, and precinct for 30 days immediately preceding Election Day
- not be incarcerated or on community supervision for a felony.
You can register online if you have a Washington driver’s license, permit, or non-driver ID card. If you do not have one of these, you may use the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.
- Visit the Washington 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 8 days before Election Day.
- Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- Box 6 - ID Number: You must provide your Washington driver’s license or state ID card number. If you do not have a Washington driver’s license, or state ID card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security Number. Failure to provide this information may prevent your registration from being processed.
- Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are not required to designate your party affiliation to register in Washington.
- 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 by 8 days before Election Day.
- Contact your local election office to find where to register to vote in person.
Bring your Washington driver's license or non-driver 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, rent agreement, or any government document that shows your name and address.
- Summary: Washington has same day registration. You can register and vote during the early voting period and on Election Day.
- Where to go:
Go to your local election office or county voting center. Click here to look up the address.
- What to bring:
Bring your Washington driver's license or non-driver 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, rent agreement, or any government document that shows your name and address.
- Need help? Contact your local election office if you have questions.
Voting rights are immediately restored when you are released from prison.
- You cannot vote while incarcerated.
- You can vote while on parole.
- You can vote while on probation.
- You can vote upon completion of your sentence.
- No financial obligations.
- Please visit Restore Your Vote for additional information.
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 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