I've moved to a new state close to an election. Where do I vote?

If you've moved to a new state close to an election, it's best to register to vote there. But you'll need to answer a few questions before you can do that:

Do I Still Have Time to Register to Vote Before the Deadline in My New State?

To check the voter registration deadline in your new state, please see our Election Dates & Deadlines directory. Select your state, and on the following page click the tab corresponding to your location. Click on an election to see dates and deadlines for that election.

Am I Eligible to Vote in My New State?

To be eligible to vote within a particular voting jurisdiction/area, you must be a resident of that jurisdiction/area. Generally, residency is defined as presence within the jurisdiction and the intention to be a resident of the jurisdiction (in other words, the intent to stay).

The definition of residency can vary by state, however federal law mandates that no state can impose a residency requirement of longer than 30 days prior to Election Day. State Durational Residency Rules can be found on our State Voting Requirements page. Choose your state, and on the following page select your election location, and "Eligibility Requirements."

Do I Have (or Can I Obtain) the Required ID to Register and Vote in My New State?

You can find information about what types of identification are acceptable for registration and voting in your state on our State Voting Requirements page. Select your state, and on the following page select your election location and "Identification Requirements" to see all acceptable forms of ID for your state.

If you answered "yes" to all of those questions, visit our Register to Vote page:

Fill in the necessary information at each step.
If your state has an online registration system, you can choose to transfer to that system to submit your form.
If your state does not have an online registration system or you choose to submit via paper form, continue to the end of the US Vote data entry process. Once your form is completed you will need to download, print, sign, and send your form to the Election Office Address provided with your document and instructions.

Note: The form must be submitted by you. Our system does not send any documents on your behalf --only you can submit your own voting documents to your election office.

If you cannot register and vote in your new state, it's possible you can still vote by absentee ballot in your old state--but this is not the case in every state. In many states, once you are no longer a resident of the state, you are no longer eligible to vote there. To find the rules in your state, you'll need to reach out directly to your local election official there.

To contact your local election official, go to the Election Official Directory, choose your state and voting region, and click "submit." On the following page click on the tab labeled "Election Official Contact Details" for contact information.