You should plan on showing "proof of identification" when you vote in person in New Hampshire. See the section on Voter ID Requirements for a complete list of valid forms of ID.
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New Hampshire voter registration deadlines
- In Person: Election Day. Before Election Day, the last day to register is the last meeting of the Supervisors of the Checklist. The supervisors meet once, 6-13 days before Election Day. Check your town/city website, or call your clerk's office for the date, time, and location of the Supervisor's meeting.
- By Mail: Received between 6 and 13 days before Election Day, depending on which town you live in.
- Online: N/A
Election Day Registration:
If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time on Election Day. Simply go to your regular polling place or early voting site to register and vote. Voters should bring a valid photo ID to vote. Voters that do not bring a valid photo ID execute a challenged voter affidavit form and will later receive a letter requesting confirmation they voted. Contact your Local Election Office for questions about the process or identification requirements.
New Hampshire voter registration rules
To register in New Hampshire you must:
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Be 18 years of age or older on Election Day;
- Register to vote only in the town or ward in which you actually live;
- Not have been convicted of a felony, unless you are past your final discharge;
- Not have been ever convicted of bribery or intimidation relating to elections.
New Hampshire voter registration directions
- New Hampshire residents cannot use the National Voter Registration form.
- New Hampshire strongly prefers that residents register to vote in person.
- If you cannot register to vote in person, call your town or city clerk and ask them to mail you a New Hampshire Voter Registration Form. This form is not available online. You can only get this form from your town or city clerk.
- Once you get the New Hampshire voter registration form, fill it out completely and send it back to the address on the form.
- If you have any questions, please contact your Local Election Office.
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 voter ID
- State Election Code