Register to Vote

Voting is an incredibly powerful way to protect the planet. View our guide on registering to vote online and by mail. Remember, democracy doesn't work unless we use it!

Why is it Important to Register to Vote?

Voting is the foundation of our democracy and affects every aspect of our society – from the local to the global. Now more than ever we need to ensure that our elected leaders share our values and priorities. The single most effective way we do this is through the act of voting. Unfortunately, roughly 20% of eligible voters are not registered to vote. It’s never too late to become an active voter. And even if you are registered, it’s always good to double check that your information is up to date.

In 2016, 92 million eligible voters did not cast their ballot, nearly 40% of the voting age population.

Registering to Vote Online

Voter registration processes vary by state, but online registration is available for 39 states and the District of Columbia. Online resources for eligible states are listed below:

Alabama: Alabama Votes

Alaska: Alaska Online Voter Registration

Arizona: EZ Voter Registration

California: California Online Voter Registration

Colorado: Go Vote Colorado

Connecticut: Connecticut Online Voter Registration

Delaware: I Vote Delaware

District of Columbia: District of Columbia Online Voter Registration

Florida: Register to Vote Florida

Georgia: Georgia Online Voter Registration

Hawaii: Hawaii Online Voter Registration

Idaho: Idaho Votes

Illinois: Illinois Online Voter Registration

Indiana: Indiana Online Voter Registration

Iowa: Iowa Online Voter Registration

Kansas: Kansas Online Voter Registration

Kentucky: Kentucky Online Voter Registration

Louisiana: Louisiana Online Voter Registration

Maryland: Maryland Online Voter Registration

Massachusetts: Massachusetts Online Voter Registration

Michigan: Michigan Online Voter Registration

Minnesota: MN Votes

Missouri: Vote Missouri

Nebraska: Nebraska Online Voter Registration

Nevada: Nevada Online Voter Registration

New Jersey: New Jersey Online Voter Registration

New Mexico: New Mexico Online Voter Registration

New York: New York Electronic Voter Registration 

Ohio: Ohio Online Voter Registration

Oklahoma: Oklahoma Voter Registration Information Online

Oregon: OreStar

Pennsylvania: PA Online Voter Registration

Rhode Island: RI Online Voter Registration

South Carolina: S.C. Online Voter Registration

Tennessee: GoVoteTN

Utah: Utah Online Voter Registration

Vermont: Vermont Online Voter Registration

Virginia: Virginia Voter Registration

Washington: MyVote

West Virginia: West Virginia Online Voter Registration

Wisconsin: MyVote Wisconsin

Registering to Vote By Mail

US citizens can register to vote or update registration information with The National Mail Voter Registration Form, provided by US Elections Assistance Commission.

The downloadable form is available in 15 languages and includes state-specific instructions (page 3) and voter registration rules and regulations. After filling out the form, sign your name where indicated and send it to your state or local election office for processing. Download The National Mail Voter Registration Form (English Version) Here.

For forms in other languages or for more information, visit the EAC's page on national voter registration.