To check your voter registration, go to Can I Vote at nass.org/can-I-vote or to vote.gov, choose your state, and look yourself up on your state's official election website. Confirm that you are registered and active and that your name, address and polling place are correct. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Checking takes a few minutes and is worth doing even if you have voted at the same address for years: registrations can be marked inactive or moved after a change of address.
How do I check my registration, step by step?
- Go to Can I Vote (nass.org/can-I-vote), run by the National Association of Secretaries of State, and select "voter registration status." You can also start at vote.gov.
- Choose your state. You will be sent to your state's official election website.
- Enter your details. Most states ask for some combination of your name, date of birth and address or ZIP code.
- Review your record. Confirm the details listed below.
What should I confirm on my record?
According to USA.gov, check:
- That you are still registered and your status is active
- Your name and address
- Your polling place
- Your political party, if your state records one (some states do not)
If anything is wrong, update it as soon as possible, before your state's deadline.
Is it too late to register?
| Your situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Your state's deadline has not passed | Register or update now at vote.gov or your state's election website |
| Your state's deadline has passed | Check whether your state offers same-day registration at early voting sites or on Election Day |
| You are registered but listed as inactive | Contact your local election office; you may need to confirm your address or vote a provisional ballot |
| You moved within your state | Update your address; some states let you do this at the polls |
Registration deadlines vary widely. USA.gov notes that some are up to 30 days before Election Day. Ohio's deadline, for instance, was October 5. Other states allow registration much closer to the election.
What if my registration is marked inactive?
An inactive status usually means election mail to you was returned or you have not voted in several elections. You may still be able to vote, but you might need to confirm your address or take additional steps, and in some cases you may have to cast a provisional ballot, which is counted after your eligibility is verified.
Are there special rules for some voters?
Vote.gov has guides for:
- Military members and voters abroad, who can vote by mail
- New citizens
- Voters with disabilities
- Voters without a home address, who can still register
- People with felony convictions, whose eligibility depends on state law
What should I do after I confirm I'm registered?
Make a plan. Most states offer early in-person voting — see how early voting works — and if you vote on Election Day, check when polls close in your state. Bring any ID your state requires; requirements vary.
