Get Out the Vote: How to Register in Oregon and Washington
Here's a breakdown of the voter registration process for Oregon and Washington.
Oregon
Oregonians have the option of registering to vote online, by mail, or in person. Here's how you can register:
Online: Begin your online registration process on Oregon's election website.
In Person: Register in person by completing a Voter Registration Form and return to your county elections office.
By Mail: Complete the voter registration form. This form also is available in multiple languages.
Who Can Register to Vote in Oregon?
To register to vote in Oregon, you must be:
A U.S. citizen
A resident of Oregon
At least 16 years old
If you are not yet 18 years of age, you will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.
What You Will Need:
To register to vote online you will need an Oregon driver license, permit or ID card number issued by the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV).
If you do not have an Oregon driver license, permit or ID card, you can still use the online voter registration application. The information you enter will display on a voter registration card (PDF document) that you will need to print, sign and deliver to your county elections office to complete your registration.
Registration Deadline
A new registrant must submit their online registration by 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 21st calendar day before an election to be eligible to vote in that election.
Washington
Similar to Oregon, Washington offers multiple options for voter registration, including online, in person, and by mail. Here's how you can register:
Online: Visit the Secretary of State website to register online.
In Person: Register in person at any driver licensing office when completing a transaction. Residents aged 16 and 17 can pre-register to vote when applying for a driver's license or ID card.
By Mail: Fill out a voter registration form. If you don't have a Washington State driver's license or ID card, you can use the last 4 digits of your social security number.
Who Can Register to Vote in Washington?
You can register if you are:
A citizen of the United States
A Washington State resident for at least 30 days before Election Day
At least 18 years old by Election Day
Not currently serving a sentence in prison under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction
Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction
Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
What You Will Need:
To register to vote online you will need a current Washington State driver's license, permit or ID card. If you do not have any of these, you may still register by mail or in person.