I’d like to register to vote. How do I get started?
- Are you a U.S. citizen?
- Will you be at least 18 years old on Election Day?
- Have you been a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days?
- If you’ve been convicted of a felony, have you completed your sentence?
Then, can you also answer no to each of these questions?
- Has a judge revoked your right to vote?
- Has a court ruled that you are legally incompetent?
If so, then, yes—you are eligible to vote in Minnesota.
- Is a college student
- Serves in the military or lives abroad
- Lives in a nursing home or is in the hospital
- Is under guardianship or has an impairment
- Has personal safety concerns
- Lives in a residential facility
- Is moving on or around Election Day
- Is living in Minnesota temporarily
- Is homeless
- Has a criminal record
- Has a home in foreclosure
- Has a home that was destroyed
In Minnesota, you can register to vote at your polling place on Election Day.
That said, please keep in mind that you’ll need to demonstrate you’re a resident.
How do you do that?
If you’ve changed your name or you’ve moved—but you still live in the same precinct—just share your previous name or address with the election judge.
Otherwise, you’ll need to do one of the following:
- Show a valid Minnesota ID with your current name and address
- Present a photo ID and a document that displays your current name and address
- Bring a registered voter who can vouch for your address
- Show a college student ID—provided your college or university has submitted a student housing list
- Bring your Notice of Late Registration if you issued the online or paper registration deadline
- Bring a residential facility staff person who can vouch for your address (this person will need to prove their employment)
You can find the State of Minnesota’s detailed proof of residence options, including acceptable ID, right here.