Connecticut
1 Check ID Rules
Voting in Person
Connecticut requests ID to vote in person. You can vote without an ID if you sign a form confirming your identity.
Accepted IDs
Show an ID with one of the following combinations:
- Your name and address
- Your name and signature
- Your name and photo
You can also show:
- Social security card
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Connecticut?
First-Time Voters
First time voters without an accepted ID must cast a provisional ballot if they are voting in an election with federal candidates on the ballot. Provisional ballots make sure eligible voters are not turned away from the polls.
Other Voters
All other voters can vote a regular ballot if they complete and sign a form confirming their identity (called “Signatures of Electors Who Did Not Present ID”).
If you are a registered voter but do not present an acceptable ID at the polling place, you must complete and sign a form that affirms you are the person whose name appears on the official registry checklist and includes your residential address and date of birth.
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Connecticut?
Whether you can show an acceptable ID on your electronic device depends on the type of identification you wish to show. For instance, a driver’s license, state ID, student photo ID (unless the original is only available digitally), or valid vehicle registration must be the original. You may present the original or a digital version of a utility bill, bank or credit statement, property tax statement, or vehicle insurance certificate.
If you do not present acceptable ID, in most cases, you may sign an affidavit in lieu of presenting ID.
Do you need a “REAL ID” to vote in Connecticut?
You do not need a REAL ID to vote in Connecticut.
Your driver’s license or state ID card will show a star in the upper corner if it meets REAL ID requirements under federal law.
Voting by Mail
Any registered Connecticut voter can request to vote by mail. You don’t have to give a reason why you can’t vote in person.
ID isn’t required to vote by absentee ballot. The signature on your ballot envelope will be compared to the one on file with the state.
2 Register
Connecticut Voter Registration Requirements
You must register before you can vote in Connecticut.
You are eligible to vote in Connecticut if you meet all of the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You are a resident of Connecticut.
- You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
You cannot register to vote in Connecticut if:
- You are serving a felony sentence.
To register to vote:
- You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
- If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
- If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.
If you don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number you provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.
- If you vote in person, present an accepted form of ID at the polls.
- If you vote by mail, provide a copy of an accepted form of ID with your absentee ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register and vote on the same day in Connecticut?
Yes, Connecticut allows you to register and vote in person during early voting and on Election Day.
Each town has a designated location for same-day registration. It is not possible at every polling place.
You must present proof of identity and residency.
You can use one of these IDs:
- Driver’s license
- State ID card
- US passport or passport card
- Photo ID issued by Connecticut institution of higher education
- US Birth Certificate
- Social Security card
If your ID does not have your current address, you need to present an additional document to prove your residency. Common examples include:
- Utility bill (dated within 30 days)
- Rental lease
- Library card
- Paycheck or bank statement
- College or university registration or fee statement
- Property tax bill
The deadline to register online or by mail is 18 days before Election Day.
Can I register to vote in Connecticut if I have been convicted of a crime?
Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.
To check your eligibility to register to vote in Connecticut, use Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Connecticut if I attend college in Connecticut?
College students are allowed to vote using their Connecticut school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Connecticut if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.
You can use a student photo ID if it meets Connecticut’s voter ID requirements.
Register to Vote in Connecticut
Submit the form below to register in Connecticut.
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3 Vote
Voting in Person
Connecticut requests ID to vote in person. You can vote without an ID if you sign a form confirming your identity.
Voting by Mail
Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot in Connecticut. You don’t have to give a reason why you can’t vote in person.
You don’t need to provide ID to vote by absentee ballot. The signature on your ballot envelope will be compared to the one on file with the state.
