Nebraska: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links

Nebraska voter registration

• 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

• 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.

• How to register to vote in Nebraska

  1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
  3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
  4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

• Registering with felony status

  If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.