Register to vote

The National Mail Voter Registration Form (formulario nacional de inscripción de votantes) can be used to register to vote, to update your registration information due to a change of name, make a change of address or to register with a political party.

The national form also contains voter registration rules and regulations for each state and territory. For more information about registering to vote, contact your state election office. Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about the national form.

State registration deadlines

Click here for state-by-state registration deadlines, contact information and Web site and mailing addresses.

Voter Information Center for November 4th, 2008 General Election

Click here for state election Web sites, voter guides and glossaries, registration information and deadlines, absentee and early voting dates, provisional voting information and polling place hours and locations. Also included is information about voting for military and overseas citizens.

National Voter Registration Act

Every two years, EAC reports to Congress on the impact of NVRA on the administration of Federal elections and provides information to states on their responsibilities under that law. Go here to view NVRA reports. Also, go here to view Commission decisions regarding the NVRA, as well as related correspondence.   

As of November 12, 2008, the following states have requested a change to their state instructions: Louisiana, Michigan, and Minnesota. The Commission has not yet approved these requests.

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