Register to vote in Pennsylvania

If you have moved, changed your name, or have not voted in several years, do this first — it takes about ten minutes.

Step 1 of 4

Can you register in Pennsylvania?

Three questions. There are no wrong answers here.

Are you a United States citizen? *

Will you be at least 18 years old on Tuesday, November 3? *You can register at 17 as long as you turn 18 by Election Day.

Will you have lived at your address in Pennsylvania for at least 30 days before Election Day? *

Who can register: You can register if, by Election Day (Tuesday, November 3), you will have been a U.S. citizen for at least one month, will have lived at your Pennsylvania address for at least 30 days, and will be at least 18 years old.
What ID you need: Your PA driver’s license or PennDOT ID number if you have one. If not, the last four digits of your Social Security number — and you’ll also need to give a signature, by uploading a picture of it or mailing a signed form. No Social Security number either? Use the paper registration form.
The deadline: Register by Monday, October 19 to vote in the November 3, 2026 General Election.
After you register: Your county election office processes your application. Give it about two weeks, then check your registration status. Voting by mail is a separate application — request a mail ballot.