1. Voter Registration in Massachusetts July 2018

2. Who can register to vote in MA?
You are a U.S. citizen, and
16 years old*, and
Not currently incarcerated by reason of felony conviction
If you meet the above requirements, you may apply online, by mail, or in-person.
*16- and 17-year-olds may pre-register, but may not vote until they turn 18.

3. Why register to vote?
You should register to vote (or update your registration) if:
You are a newly eligible voter in MA:
New U.S. citizen
Just turned 16, 17, or 18 years old
Moved here from out of state
Never registered in MA
You changed your address
You wish to change your party enrollment

4. What is the deadline to register?
The deadline to register to vote in any election or regular town meeting is twenty (20) days prior to the date of the election or meeting.
The deadline to register to vote in a special town meeting is ten (10) days prior to the special town meeting.

5. Three ways to register to vote
By mail
Driver’s license or state ID number or
Last 4 digits of SSN
Online
Must have a valid MA driver’s license or state ID card
Signature on file at the RMV
In person
Local election official’s office (Town or City Clerk)
Elections Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office
RMV offices and certain public assistance agencies

6. Voter Registration Forms
Mail-in form
Online voter registration
Absentee ballot
Directory of political parties and designations

7. Sample Paper Form

8. When may identification be requested?
ID may be requested at the polling place if:
Voting for first time in MA in a federal election
Inactive voter
Casting a provisional or challenged ballot
Poll worker has reasonable suspicion that leads them to request an identification

9. ID Requirements Valid ID includes your name and address, such as:
Driver’s license
State ID
Rent receipt
Recent utility bill
Lease
Voter registration affidavit
For more info:

10. What to include on a voter registration table:
Voter registration cards
“I registered to vote” stickers
Clipboards
Pens
League membership brochures
“Voting in Massachusetts” brochures
Online voter registration info cards

11. Online Resources
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Elections website:
LWVMA Voter Service Toolkit: