Voting in Maryland

To register to vote in Maryland, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Maryland
- Be at least 16
- Not have been declared “non-compos mentis” or “mentally incompetent” by a court of law
- Not currently serving a sentence for conviction of a felony
- Not have been convicted of buying or selling votes

You must register to vote at least 21 days before the election you wish to vote in. You can also register during early voting or on Election Day (see more under “Election Day Registration”).

If you’re eligible to vote in Maryland but have not yet registered, you can register and vote at your polling place or early voting center on Election Day or during the early voting period.

You can pre-register to vote in Maryland when you turn 16.

Maryland does restore the right to vote upon completion of the court-ordered sentence of imprisonment, with the exception of convictions for buying or selling votes.

If you have a past conviction, learn more about your eligibility to vote here.