If you are registering for the first time, you should plan on showing "proof of identification" the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: (1) A current and valid photo identification or (2) A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address.
COVID-19 info
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Nebraska, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska voter registration deadlines
- In Person: Received 11 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Mailed and postmarked 18 days before Election Day.
- Online: Received 18 days before Election Day.
Election Day Registration:
N/A
Nebraska voter registration rules
To register in Nebraska you must:
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Be a resident of Nebraska;
- Be at least 18 years of age or will be 18 years of age on or before the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November;
- Not have been convicted of a felony, or if convicted, sentence has been completed (this requirement is currently being litigated; please consult with your local election official for current guidance)
- Not have been officially found to be mentally incompetent; and
- Not have been convicted of treason, unless you have had your civil rights stored.
Nebraska voter registration directions
- Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- Sign and date your form. This is very important!
- Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
- Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.
Offsite links
- State Election Website
- Local Election Office: This is the government office responsible for running elections in your region. These are the best people to contact if you have any questions at all about voting in your state.
- Find your polling place
- Absentee ballot tracker tool
- Learn more about absentee voting
- Learn more about early voting
- Learn more about voter ID
- State Election Code