Vermont General Election

If you've voted in Vermont before or if you registered for the first time in person at your clerk’s office, you do not need to show ID to vote.If you're a first-time voter in the municipality who registered by mail or online, and didn't provide ID when you registered, you will need to show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include: valid photo ID copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any other government document that shows your current name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you may register in person at the polls and will need to provide your Vermont driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.

To register in Vermont you must: be a United States citizenbe a Vermont residentbe at least 18 years old on or before Election Dayattest that you have taken or affirmed the Voter's Oath when registering to vote for the first time: “You solemnly swear or affirm that whenever you give your vote or suffrage, touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, you will do it so as in your conscience you shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same, as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”

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 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 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 Vermont. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

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View official ballot information on the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division website, if available.

Check that you're registered to vote on Vermont's Secretary of State, Elections Division website. If you're not registered, you can register online.

Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: When registering by mail in Vermont, you need to provide your Vermont driver’s license number or Vermont personal ID (PID) number. If you do not have a Vermont-issued ID, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have a Vermont-issued ID or Social Security number, indicate NONE on the form. The Secretary of State's office will assign you a unique identifying number.Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are NOT required to register with a party to participate in Vermont partisan primary elections.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 your registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: current and valid photo identification or current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here. If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application at least one week before the registration deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you. Watch this video about by mail registration from the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division.

Vermont offers online voter registration.The Vermont online voter registration system is accessible to all Vermont voters.There is no deadline to register online.You should register online by the Friday before Election Day to be sure your name appears on the checklist. If you register online the day before or on Election Day, your application may not be processed and your name may not appear on the checklist, so you may be asked to fill out another application at the polls. Watch this video about online voter registration from the Vermont Secretary of State, Elections Division.