How do I register to Vote in New Hampshire? Unfortunately, our state doesn’t allow you to register online. You will need to go to your town hall to register to vote, OR you can register the day-of the election at your polling location. You’ll need a photo ID.

Do I Need a Driver’s License or Car Registration to Vote? No. You do not need a driver’s license or car registration to vote. However, if you are a first-time voter registering on Election Day, you will need some form of photo ID.

I Don’t Have a Photo ID. Can I Still Vote on Election Day? Yes! All eligible voters can cast a ballot on Election Day.

However, if you are registering to vote in New Hampshire for the first time and don’t present an ID on Election Day, you will vote with an “Affidavit Ballot.” Your vote will only count if you send a copy of a photo ID to the Secretary of State’s office, which must be received within seven days of the election.

If you’re already registered or have voted in New Hampshire in the past, you can sign an affidavit, have your picture taken, and vote like anyone else.

Can I vote Absentee? If you can’t make it to the polls on voting day for various reasons you can request an absentee ballot from your town clerk’s office or fill out the form here to request your ballot.

Want more information? The NH Secretary of State’s pocket guide to voting can be found here.

Can I Vote in New Hampshire if I Attend College Here but My Parents Live Out of State? Yes. As long as you are a U.S. citizen, will be 18 or older on or before Election Day, and are domiciled in New Hampshire, you can vote here. Students attending an institution in New Hampshire can claim domicile for voting purposes in the town or city where they live while attending school, as per RSA 654:1, I-a.

What if I’ve Temporarily Left New Hampshire but Plan to Return? If you established your civic home in New Hampshire and are away temporarily, you remain domiciled here until you establish a new domicile elsewhere. Future moves do not prevent you from voting in New Hampshire.

What If I Don’t Have Acceptable Proof of Identity (ID)? You can register early at your town or city clerk’s office and sign an affidavit if needed. Non-driver’s IDs are available at the DMV for $10 or free with a voucher from your clerk’s office.

Can I Vote If I Have a Felony Conviction? Yes. Unless you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction, you can vote. Individuals on probation or parole, as well as those with misdemeanor convictions, retain their right to vote.

I Am Homeless. Can I Vote? Yes. If you are a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, and live in New Hampshire, you can vote. Your voting address can be any place where you reside, such as a shelter, a friend’s house, or even a park. A letter from a shelter, a friend’s statement, or an affidavit can be used to prove your domicile. Note that first-time voters registering on Election Day will need a form of photo ID.

I Recently Moved. Do I Need to Re-Register to Vote? If you moved to a new town or a different city ward, you must re-register at your current address. Check your voter registration online.

How Do I Become an “Undeclared” Voter After the Primary? After the primary, you can change your registration to undeclared by completing a form at your clerk’s office or at a Supervisors of the Checklist meeting. If you vote in person, you can also fill out a "return to undeclared" card at your polling place.

Will My Student ID Prove My Identity? Yes. All photo IDs issued by accredited colleges, high schools, or career schools in New Hampshire are accepted. The ID must list an expiration date and can’t be more than five years expired.