How to Register To Vote In Iowa State

As a resident of Iowa state, you can register to vote for the 60th US presidential election (to be held on Nov 5th, 2024) using the following steps:

Confirm Your Voter Eligibility

To register you must meet the following criteria:
  • be a US Citizen (including those born in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
  • be a resident of Iowa
  • be at least 17 years old; a person may vote if they will be 18 years old on or before election day. In the case of primary elections, a person may vote if they will be 18 years old on or before the corresponding regular election.
  • not have been convicted of a felony or have had your rights restored by the Governor, including through Executive Order, after a felony conviction.
  • not currently be judged by a court to be "incompetent to vote"
  • not claim the right to vote in more than one place
  • give up your right to vote in any other place

Online Registration

To register online you need:
  • An Iowa driver's license or non-operator ID
  • Last five digits of your Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Your date of birth
Navigate to Iowa's online voter registration and complete the form before the Online Registration Deadline: October 21st, 2024

Mail-in Registration

  1. Download the Federal Voter Registration Form
  2. Print out the form (pages 4 and 5) and fill it out using our helpful tips below.
    • Fill out the form with your personal information.
    • #6 ID Number. Your ID number is your Iowa driver's license number or Iowa non-operator identifcation number if you have one; if not then the last four digits of your social security number. The ID number you provide will be verifed with the Iowa Department of Transportation or the Social Security Administration.
    • #7 Choice of Party. You may, but do not have to, register with a party in advance if you want to participate in that party's primary election. You may change or declare a party affiliation at the polls on primary election day.
    • #8 Race or Ethnic Group. Leave Blank.
    • #9 Signature Sign and date the application to attest the data you entered is true and that you meet eligibility requirements.
  3. Mail the completed form to the following address. The completed form must be postmarked by October 21st, 2024.
    Elections Division
    Office of the Iowa Secretary of State
    Lucas Building- First Floor
    321 E. 12th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50319

Confirm Your Registration Status

Confirm your voter registration status online using Iowa's election voter look-up.

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