Massachusetts General Election

Massachusetts offers online voter registration.To register online in Massachusetts, you need ONE of the following ID numbers issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV): Driver's License, Learner's Permit, or State ID. If you don’t have a RMV-issued ID, you can still register by mail or in person.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth website or contacting your local election office.

View official ballot information on the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth website, if available.

Secretary of the Commonwealth1 Ashburton Place, Rm. 1705 Boston, MA 02108Telephone: (617) 727-2828

You may be asked to show identification if you are voting for the first time in Massachusetts, you are an inactive voter, you are casting a provisional or challenged ballot, or if the poll worker has a practical and legal reason to ask for identification.Acceptable forms include (must show your name and address at which you are registered to vote): MA driver's license or MA-issued ID card recent utility bill rent receipt signed lease copy of a voter registration affidavit letter from a school dormitory or housing office any other printed identification that contains your name and addressVoters without ID: If you're a first-time voter who is unable to present ID when you check in, you may vote a provisional ballot and return with acceptable ID by close of polls. If you're asked for ID for any other reason and are not able to present ID in such a situation, you must still be permitted to vote. However, your ballot must be challenged. Your ballot will be cast normally and will only be re-examined in the case of a recount, court order, or audit.For more information, visit the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s website.

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

To register in Massachusetts you must: be a United States citizenbe a Massachusetts residentbe at least 16 years old (must be 18 years old to vote on Election Day)not have been convicted of corrupt practices in respect to electionsnot be under guardianship with respect to votingnot currently be incarcerated for a felony conviction

Check that you're registered to vote on Massachusetts's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 24. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 24.