How to Register To Vote In Louisiana State

Confirm Your Voter Eligibility

• be a US Citizen (including those born in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
• be a resident of Louisiana (Residence address must be address where you claim homestead exemption, if any, except for a resident in a nursing home or veteran's home who may elect to use the address of the nursing home or veterans' home or the home where he has a homestead exemption. A college student may elect to use his home address or his address while away at school.)
• be at least 17 years old (16 years old if registering to vote with application for Louisiana driver's license or in person at registrar of voters Office), and be 18 years old prior to the next election to vote
• not currently be under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony; or if under such an order (1)not have been incarcerated pursuant to the order within the last five years and (2) not be under an order of imprisonment related to a felony conviction for election fraud or any other election offense pursuant to R.S. 18:1461.2
• not be under a judgment of full interdiction for mental incompetence or limited interdiction where your right to vote has been suspended

Online Registration

• A Louisiana driver's license or state ID card number.
• The audit code from your LA driver's license or state ID card (if registering online).
• Social Security Number (only the last four digits).
• A residential address in Louisiana (not a P.O. Box).

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. You must provide your Louisiana driver's license number or Louisiana special identifcation card number, if issued. If not issued, you must provide at least the last four digits of your social security number, if issued. The full social security number may be provided on a voluntary basis. If the applicant has neither a Louisiana driver's license, a Louisiana special identifcation card, or a social security number, the applicant shall attach one of the following items to his application: (a) a copy of a current and valid photo identifcation; or (b) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of applicant. Neither the registrar nor the Department of State shall disclose the social security number of a registered voter or circulate the social security numbers of registered voters on commercial lists (R.S. 18:104 and 154; 42 U.S.C. § 405).
   • #7 Choice of Party. If you do not list a party affiliation, you may not be able to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary and party committee elections. Political party affiliation is not required for any other election.
   • #8 Race or Ethnic Group. Completing this box is optional.
     Use the choice that best describes you from the list below:
     • American Indian or Alaskan Native
     • Asian or Pacifc Islander
     • Black, not of Hispanic Origin
     • Hispanic
     • Multi-racial
     • White, not of Hispanic Origin
     • Other
   • #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 received by October 6th, 2024.
   Secretary of State

   Attention: Elections Division

   P.O. Box 94125

   Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125