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Register To Vote


Pre-registration is now closed for the 11/5/24 election

You can still check your registration.

If you need to register or update your registration, you may:

Who can vote in Minnesota

To vote you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • At least 18 years old on Election Day (16 & 17 year olds can pre-register)
  • A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
  • Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
  • Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote

The Who can vote webpage has more details about eligibility.

Other Ways to Register

  • Register when you vote. In Minnesota voters can register at polling places on Election Day or early voting locations before Election Day. 
  • Automatic voter registration. All eligible adults will be automatically registered to vote when they get a state-issued ID.
  • Use a paper form. Download a voter registration form to print, complete, and return to your local elections office.

If you submit a Change of Address with USPS, that may also trigger an update of your registration.

Privacy of registration data

Learn what information on your voter registration application is private.

Need help?

Call us at 1-877-600-VOTE (8683) or contact your county election office.