Maine

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Maine does not require ID to vote. You must verify your identity when you register to vote.

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Maine Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Illinois.

You are eligible to vote in Maine if you meet all of the following requirements:

  • You are a citizen of the United States.
  • You a resident of Maine.
  • You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

Maine Voter Registration ID Requirements

To register to vote:

  • You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID card 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.

You can use one of the following:

  • Unexpired photo ID (driver’s license, state ID card, passport, etc.)
  • Current utility bill, bank statement, or government document

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register to vote in Maine 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 Maine use Restore Your Vote.

You can also learn more by reading this blog post: Can People Convicted of a Felony Vote in the United States?

Can I register to vote in Maine if I attend college in Maine?
College students are allowed to vote using their Maine school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Illinois if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.

 

Register to Vote in Maine

Submit the form below to register in Maine.

Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!