Any day is a good day to register to vote in Maine! You can even register to vote on Election Day when you vote. Once you are registered, you do not need an ID to vote. If you have recently moved or changed your name, you should update your voter registration.
There are several ways to register to vote or update your registration in Maine:
- When you vote: You can register at your polling place when you vote on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
- City hall or town office: Register to vote in-person at your city or town hall anytime, up to and including on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
- Bureau of Motor Vehicles: You can register to vote or update your voter registration at any Bureau of Motor Vehicles office. The deadline to register through the BMV is Tuesday, October 29.
- Online: The deadline to register online was October 15.
- By mail: The deadline to register by mail was October 15.
Who is eligible to vote?
Age and citizenship: You can register to vote if you are a United States citizen residing in the town where you will vote and will be 18 years old on Election Day. If you are 17 years old but will be 18 on or before Election Day, you can register. If you are 16 years old, you can still fill out your voter registration card and you will be eligible to vote when you turn 18.
Can I vote if I've been convicted of a crime or am in jail? Yes! If you are in jail, you register to vote in the town where you lived before going to jail and vote by absentee ballot.
Can I vote if I am experiencing homelessness? Yes! People experiencing homelessness can vote. If you are experiencing homelessness, register to vote using the location where you sleep. This location could be a shelter, a friend’s place, or outside and is considered your residence.
What do I need to register?
Whether you register in-person or by mail, you will need to provide proof of identity and proof of residence:
If you have an official ID that shows your name and Maine address, that's all you need to register to vote. This could be a Maine driver's license, tribal ID, government ID, military ID, and more.
If you are a student, you can use a student photo ID from a state-approved public or private school or institute of higher education in Maine.
There are several other easy ways to prove your identity and that you are a Maine resident:
- Out-of-State ID: If you recently moved to Maine and have an out-of-state ID, you can still use that ID to prove your identity. You will need a second document to show that you are a Maine resident.
- Documents to show Maine residency: There are several simple documents that prove you are a Maine resident, including a piece of mail, utility bill, bank statement, pay stub, statement of benefits, and more.
- No address: If you have no address, you can still register in person in the town where you stay.
- Incarcerated: If you are incarcerated, your voting address is in the town where you lived before incarceration.
Learn more about registering to vote from the Maine Secretary of State here.
Questions or concerns about registering to vote?
Contact the Election Protection Hotline by calling or texting 866-OUR-VOTE (866-867-8683) or chatting with a voting expert at 866OurVote.org.
