As always, it's best to double check with your state for any recent changes to election rules: North Dakota Election Website
North Dakota voter registration
- In Person: North Dakota does not require voter registration. Therefore, an eligible voter may vote in an election if the voter provides acceptable identification.
- By Mail: North Dakota does not require voter registration. Therefore, an eligible voter may vote in an election if the voter provides acceptable identification.
- Online: N/A
North Dakota does not require voter registration. Therefore, an eligible voter may vote in an election if the voter provides acceptable identification.
North Dakota does not have voter registration, but to be eligible to vote you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of election;
- Be a resident of North Dakota;
- Reside in the precinct for 30 days preceding Election Day;
- Be able to provide a drivers license, non-driver identification card or other approved form of identification.
North Dakota does not have voter registration.
- If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.
North Dakota absentee ballots
- In Person: No specific deadline.
- By Mail: No specific deadline. We recommend requesting your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day.
- Online: N/A
- Postmarked 1 day before Election Day.
Any North Dakota resident may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.
- Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
- Sign and date the form. This is very important!
- Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We'll provide the mailing address for you.
- All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. Your Local Election Official will also let you fax or email the application.
- Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
- Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.
- Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
- Sign and date where indicated.
- Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
- Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
North Dakota Early Voting
At least 15 days before Election Day. Varies by county. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
The day before Election Day.
North Dakota voter ID
If you are voting in person in North Dakota, you must present one of the following forms of ID that shows your name, residential address and your birth date at the time you vote:
- Current driver's license or non-driver's identification card
- Tribal government issued identification
- For an individual living in a long-term care facility, a long-term care certificate (provided by a North Dakota facility)
- If your ID does not contain this information or is not current, it can be supplemented by another form of ID that shows your name, residential address, and birth date, such as:
- A current utility bill
- A current bank statement
- A check or document issued by a federal, state, local, or tribal government
- A paycheck
- A student ID
North Dakota requires you to provide the ID number from one of the following forms of ID containing your name, residential address, and date of birth when you apply to vote by absentee ballot:
- Current driver's license or non-driver's identification card
- Tribal government issued identification
- Long term care identification certificate (provided by North Dakota facility)
- If your ID does not contain this information or is not current, it can be supplemented by another form of ID that shows your name, residential address, and birth date, such as:
- A current utility bill
- A current bank statement
- A check or document issued by a federal, state, local, or tribal government
- A paycheck
- A student ID with a different North Dakota address
In addition, individuals living in special circumstances may provide a copy of one of the following IDs:
- For North Dakota residents living outside the U.S., a passport or military ID (who do not possess one of the other IDs)
- For an individual living with a disability that prevents the individual from traveling away from the individual’s home to obtain an acceptable form of identification, they may have another individual attest to their identification. The attester must provide their name, North Dakota driver’s license, nondriver’s, or tribal identification number, and sign the absentee/mail ballot application form to attest to the applicant’s North Dakota residency and voting eligibility
Offsite links
- State Election Website
- Local Election Office: This is the government office responsible for running elections in your region. These are the best people to contact if you have any questions at all about voting in your state.
- Find your polling place
- Absentee ballot tracker tool
- Learn more about absentee voting
- Learn more about early voting
- Learn more about voter ID
- State Election Code