District of Columbia Primary Election

The District of Columbia offers online voter registration.To register in DC, you must provide your DC DMV-issued identification number or if you do not have a DMV-issued identification number, the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are registering to vote in the District of Columbia for the first time and submit a voter registration application electronically, you may be required to provide identification that shows your name and current address the first time you vote in an election. You may attach a copy of your document to the online form, or you may be required to show it the first time you vote in an election in the District of Columbia. Acceptable forms include: current and valid government-issued photo ID; current utility bill, cell phone bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck dated no more than 90 days before submitting your application if a copy is submitted online or 90 days before voting if shown at a voting location; any other government-issued document.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.If you are qualified to register to vote and have not yet registered, you may appear on a “pre-approved voter registration list” at The District of Columbia Board of Elections office. Contact The District of Columbia Board of Elections for information about how to activate your registration, select a party affiliation, and vote in that party’s primary.

Board of Elections1015 Half Street SE Suite 750 Washington, DC 20003Telephone: (202) 727-2525

If you've voted in DC before, you don't need to provide ID to vote. If you're a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, and didn't provide proof of residence when registering, you may need to show proof of residence to vote. Acceptable forms include: current and valid government-issued photo ID current utility bill or cellular phone service bill issued within 90 days of Election Day bank statement issued within 90 days of Election Day government check issued within 90 days of Election Day paycheck lease or rental agreement university housing or tuition bill an occupancy statement from a District homeless shelter issued no earlier than 90 days before the election another government document that shows your name and addressVoters without proof of residence: If you are unable to provide proof of residence, you will be able to vote a special ballot. You have two days following the election to show proof of residence to the Board of Elections.

To register in the District of Columbia you must: be a United States citizen (required to vote in federal elections. If you are District of Columbia resident and not a US citizen, you can vote in DC local elections)be a resident of the District of Columbia for at least 30 days prior to the election in which you intend to vote not claim voting residence or the right to vote in another US state, territory or countrybe at least 17 years old (you may register to vote if you are at least 16 years old. You may vote in a primary election if you are at least 17 years old and you will be at least 18 years old by the next general election. You may vote in a general or special election if you are at least 18 years old.)not have been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote

If you’re not registered: Register online by May 26. Your by mail registration form must be received by May 26.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but The District of Columbia may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States and The District of Columbia begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in The District of Columbia. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: Federal law requires that all voter registration applications must include either the applicant's DC-issued driver's license number or the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number in order to be processed. If you have not been issued any of these numbers you must indicate "NONE".Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are required to register with a party to participate in District of Columbia partisan primary elections. You should register with the party whose primary you would like to vote in.Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.Sign the form.Send the completed form to your local election office.If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: A current and valid photo identification orA current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address.More information here.