How do you register to vote in Pennsylvania? Glad you asked.

Whether you plan on voting for the first time or you need to re-register, we’re here to help.

Not registered to vote in Pennsylvania but you want to vote in the November election? Do you need to update your registration before Election Day? You’ve come to the right place.

We’re going to give you step-by-step instructions on the four convenient, secure, and accurate ways you can register to vote in Pennsylvania.

Most Pennsylvanians can register to vote. To be eligible, a person must meet the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before Election Day, which falls on Nov. 5 this year. 
• Be a resident of a Pennsylvania election district for at least 30 days before Election Day.
• Be at least 18 years of age or older on Election Day.
• Currently not serving a prison sentence for any felony convictions (voting rights are restored immediately upon release).
• Not found guilty of violating any provision of the Pennsylvania Election Code within the last four years.

If you meet those requirements, you must register to vote by Oct. 21. If you are currently registered to vote, but have moved or changed your name since you last voted, you’ll have to update your registration, which you can do through any of the following methods.

Online registration

You can register to vote in Pennsylvania by using the state’s online voter registration form, found right here.

You’ll be asked to provide the pertinent details like your name, age, address, and your Pa. driver’s license or PennDOT ID card number. If you don’t have a Pa. driver’s license or PennDOT ID, you can enter the last four digits of your Social Security number.

You’ll also be asked to select your political party, and indicate if you need assistance with voting or language.  

Register by mail

You can download and print the Pennsylvania voter registration application (click here to download). After you’ve completed the application, you can mail it to your county voter registration office. The application has a list of addresses and phone numbers for all 67 county voter registration offices in the commonwealth. You can also find your local office here.

Register at your county voter registration office

You can either bring a completed voter registration form to your county voter registration office (find yours here), or get a copy of the form at the office, and complete and submit it there.

Register at PennDOT or other government agency

You can register to vote at any Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) photo or driver’s license center when you obtain or update your driver’s license. Click here to find a PennDOT location near you.

You can also register to vote at many state government offices, such as:

• State offices that provide public assistance and services to persons with disabilities
• Armed Forces Recruitment Centers
• County Clerk of Orphans’ Court offices, including each Marriage License Bureau
• Area Agencies on Aging
• Centers for Independent Living

IMPORTANT: If your registration is accepted, you will receive a voter registration card from your county. Your registration is not complete until processed and accepted by your county elections office. If you do not receive your voter registration card within 7-10 days, contact your county elections office.

Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here.