Voting in Nevada

Last Updated August 31st, 2021

Voter Registration In Nevada

Who Can Register In Nevada

To register to vote in Nevada, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Nevada for 30 days prior to the election you wish to vote in
- Be at least 18 years old, or turning 18 by the election
- Not have been declared “non-compos mentis” or “mentally incompetent” by a court of law
- Not have been convicted of a felony, or have been convicted but have had your rights restored

If you’re registering to vote by mail or in person, you must do so at least 28 days before the election you wish to vote in. If you’re registering to vote online, you must do so by the Thursday 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”).

Nevada Election Day Registration

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

Pre-registration

You can pre-register to vote in Nevada when you turn 17.

Voting Rights Restoration

Nevada does remove voting rights for people with felony convictions. The right to vote is automatically restored upon release from prison.

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

Voting In Nevada

Where To Vote In Nevada

Search for your polling location.

Vote-by-mail & Absentee

All voters are eligible to vote absentee/by mail in Nevada; no excuse is needed.

Early Voting In Nevada

Nevada offers in-person early voting. No excuse is needed to vote early.

Primary Elections In Nevada

Nevada has closed caucuses and primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only participate in that party's caucus. 17-year-olds can participate in presidential caucuses if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election, but cannot do so for other caucuses or primaries.

Voter ID In Nevada

Voter ID Requirements

Photo ID is required to vote in Nevada. Valid forms of ID include a current and valid form of the following:
- Nevada Driver’s license
- Nevada Identification Card
- Armed Forces Identification Card
- Sheriff’s Work Identification Card
- Identification Card issued by an Agency of the State of Nevada or other political subdivision
- Student Identification Card
- United States Passport
- Tribal Identification Card
- Other forms of identification may be used; please check with your County Clerk/Registrar of Voters for other acceptable forms of identification

If you’re a first-time voter, didn’t include a copy of ID when you registered, and didn’t provide a valid driver’s license number or social security number on your application, or if your identification does not include your address, be sure to bring one of the following:
- A current photo ID that shows your address
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address (however, a voter registration ID is not accepted)

If you do not have an approved form of ID, you can apply for a Nevada ID card.

Additional Nevada Resources

Your State Election Official

Nevada Secretary of State
Barbara K. Cegavske
https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections
Phone number: 775.684.5705

Overseas & Military Voting

Voting As A Student

Voting For People With Disabilities

Learn more about voting in Nevada if you have a disability.

Voting For People With Convictions

If you have a past conviction, learn more about your eligibility to vote from Restore Your Vote.