CHECK YOUR

Voter Registration status

It is always important to know your Voter Registration Status to ensure you are eligible to cast your vote in the upcoming election without any issues.

most common reasons to check your status

  • You have not voted in a long time or cannot remember the last time you voted
  • You moved since you last voted, even if it was in the same city
  • Your name or other personal information has changed since you last voted
  • You are not sure where to go to vote in-person
  • You are not sure if you requested a mail-in ballot or not
  • You want to check your current party affiliation

You can quickly and securely check your Voter Registration Status through the Pennsylvania Department of State website by providing some basic information. 

CHECK YOUR STATUS IN ENGLISH
Revisar Tu Estado en Español

REGISTER TO

VOTE!

If you are not registered to vote, you will need to complete the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application. In Pennsylvania, you must complete your registration at least 15 days prior to an upcoming election day in order to vote.

2024 DEADLINE:

October 21 is the last day to register before the November 5 election.​

To register, you need to meet these requirements:

  • Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election.
  • Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register for at least 30 days before the next election.
  • Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next election.
REGISTER TO VOTE IN ENGLISH
REGISTRAR PARA VOTAR EN Español

After you register, you will receive your Voter Registration Card by mail in two to three weeks. This card will list the name and address of your polling location, so keep it in safe place with your other important documents.

FIRST TIME VOTERS

To successfully cast your ballot as a first time voter in the state of Pennsylvania in the next election, there is important information you need to know to prevent any issues on election day. 

you are considered a first time voter if:

  • This is the first time you are voting in your life OR
  • This is the first time you are voting at a new polling location

PROOF OF IDENTIFCATION:

If you are considered to be a first time voter,  you must must show proof of identification at your polling place the first time you go to vote. 

There are multiple approved forms of identification, including photo and non-photo IDs. Review the lists carefully to make sure you have what you need to successfully cast your vote. 

approved forms of photo indentification

  • Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card
  • ID issued by any Commonwealth agency
  • ID issued by the U.S. Government
  • U.S. passport
  • Student ID
  • Employee ID

approved forms of non-photo indentification

  • Confirmation issued by the County Voter Registration Office
  • Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth
  • Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government
  • Firearm permit
  • Current utility bill
  • Current bank statement
  • Current paycheck
  • Government check