Maryland General Election

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.Learn more by visiting the Maryland State Board of Elections website or contacting your local election office.

View official ballot information on the Maryland State Board of Elections website, if available.

State Board of Elections151 West Street, Suite 200 Annapolis, MD 21401Telephone: (410) 269-2840

If you've voted in Maryland before, you don't need to provide ID to vote.If you're a first-time voter who registered by mail and didn't provide a copy of your ID when you registered, you may need to show one of the following documents when you vote in person.Acceptable forms include: Maryland driver's license State or Federal ID card US passport MVA ID card student, employee, or military ID current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, government document that shows your name and address when you registered (dated within three months of the election)If you're a first time voter and unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. For your ballot to count, you must provide ID to your local board of elections before 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday after Election Day.

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

To register in Maryland you must: be a United States citizen be a Maryland resident be at least 16 years old (you must be at least 18 years old on or before a general election to vote)not have been convicted of buying or selling votes not be currently serving a sentence of imprisonment for a felony convictionnot be under guardianship for mental disability or if you are, you have not been found by a court to be unable to communicate a desire to vote

Check that you're registered to vote on Maryland's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 13. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 13.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their mail-in ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state 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 state 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 begin mailing mail-in 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 mail-in ballot, you should complete and mail your mail-in 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 Maryland. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov