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Idaho offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Idaho by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.

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Last update: Apr 09, 2021

Who can vote



To register in Idaho you must:
  • be a citizen of the United States
  • have resided in Idaho and in the county for 30 days prior to the day of election
  • be at least 18 years old
  • not have been convicted of a felony, and without having been restored to the rights of citizenship, or confined in prison on conviction of a criminal offense
  • You can find more information on voting rights restoration here

Online voter registration

  • Idaho offers online voter registration.
  • You should know: you need an Idaho ID to use Idaho's online voter registration system. If you don't have an Idaho-issued ID, you can still register by mail to vote.

By-mail voter registration

Use the Idaho voter registration form

You can register to vote using the Idaho voter registration form. Be sure to read the instructions carefully and fill it out completely. Send the completed form to your local election official

Use the National Voter Registration Form

  1. Print and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Box 6 - ID Number: Enter your Idaho driver's license number. If you don't have an Idaho-issued driver's license, enter the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
  3. Box 7 - Choice of Party: Idaho does NOT require that you register with a party to participate in partisan primary elections. Some parties allow unaffiliated voters to vote in their party’s primary without declaring an affiliation. You may also declare your party affiliation at the polls on primary election day.
  4. Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.
  5. Review the "Who can vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.
  6. Sign the form.
  7. Send the completed form to your local election official
  8. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: A current and valid photo identification or A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here.

In-person voter registration

Due to COVID-19, in-person services may have limited availability. Contact your local election office to confirm. See CDC guidance on safe in-person registration and voting.

Election Day registration

Idaho does offer registration on Election Day.

Get step-by-step help

If you’d like more help planning how to register, TurboVote can walk you through the process! They can also help you start the absentee/mail-in ballot request process, send you election reminders, and more.

Military and overseas voters

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your election official for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:
  1. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your election official may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
  2. Send the application to your election official.
  3. It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible. .
  4. Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
  5. States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.
If after submitting your FPCA, your ballot does not arrive, contact your election official first. Then:
  • You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.
  • If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program – FVAP.gov offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Idaho. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE or email vote@fvap.gov

Check your voter registration status

You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Idaho's voter registration lookup tool.

Election contact information for Idaho

Address:
Administration & Elections Office
East Wing, Second Floor, 700 West Jefferson E205
Boise, ID 83702

Phone Number:
208-334-2852

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