To be eligible to vote, a person must be 18 or older on the day of the election, a United States citizen, have maintained residency in Minnesota for 20 days before the election, and be properly registered.

You must re-register if:

• Your name, address, or apartment number changes
• You have not voted in four years

Check registration status:  Voter Registration Lookup

How to Pre-Register

At least 20 days before election day, you must do one of the following:

• Download and Complete a  Minnesota Voter Registration Application
• Register to vote at the  Minnesota Secretary of State's website

The cutoff date for pre-registration is 20 days before any election.  If you are trying to register within the 20 days immediately before the election, please follow the instructions below to register at your polling place on Election Day.

How to Register on Election Day

If you did not pre-register, use any of the following proof of residence options to register at your polling place on Election Day.

Option 1: Bring ID with Current Name and Address 

The following items are considered acceptable IDs in accordance with Minnesota Statutes:

• Valid Minnesota Driver's License, Minnesota Learner's Permit, Minnesota ID card - or a receipt for any of these
• Tribal ID card with your name, address, photo and signature

Option 2: Bring Photo ID PLUS a Document with Current Name and Address 

The ID can be expired, and the document can also be shown electronically on a device such as a smartphone or tablet.

Accepted Photo IDs 

• Driver's license, state ID card or learner's permit issued by any state
• United States Passport
• United States Military ID card
• Tribal ID card with name, signature and photo of the voter
• Minnesota university, college or technical college ID card
• Minnesota high school ID card

Accepted Documents 

• Billing statement or start of service statement for phone, TV or internet service, utilities, banking services, credit card, rent or mortgage (must be due or dated within 30 days of election and must have voter's name)
• Residential lease or rental agreement (must be valid through Election Day)
• Current student fee statement

Option 3: Registered Voter in the Precinct Who Can Confirm Your Name and Address 

A registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. A registered voter can vouch for up to eight people. A voter who registers on Election Day by being vouched for cannot vouch for other persons attempting to register.

Option 4: Valid Registration in the Same Precinct 

If you were previously registered in the precinct but changed names or moved within the same precinct, you only need to tell the election officials your previous name or address; no additional documentation is needed.

Option 5: Notice of Late Registration 

If you pre-registered to vote too close to Election Day, you may have received a Notice of Late Registration in the mail. This notice can be used to register.

Option 6: Staff Person of a Residential Facility 

If you live in a residential facility, a facility staff person can go with you to the polling place to confirm your address. The staff person must either be on a list provided by the facility before the election or be able to demonstrate employment at the facility.  Learn more  .