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”).