Minnesota
1 Voter Registration
Minnesota Voter Eligibility Requirements
You must register before you can vote in Minnesota.
You are eligible to vote in Minnesota if you meet all of the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You a resident of Minnesota.
- You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
Minnesota 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
You do not need to show ID when you vote in Minnesota
If you didn’t verify your identity when you registered, you need to provide ID the first time you vote for President or Congress.
Your ID must include your name and the address at which you are registered to vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register to vote in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota if I attend college in Minnesota?
Register to Vote in Minnesota
Submit the form below to register in Minnesota.
Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!
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Election Day Registration
If you register and vote on Election Day, you must show proof of your address.
You can show:
Option 1: Photo ID with name and current address
Cannot be expired:
- Minnesota driver’s license
- Minnesota state ID card
- Minnesota learner’s permit
- DVS receipt
- Tribal lD with name, address, photo, and signature
Option 2: 1 photo ID + 1 non-photo document with name and current address
Accepted Photo IDs
Ok if expired:
- Driver’s license, learner’s permit, or state ID card issued by any state
- US passport or passport card
- Military ID
- Veterans ID
- Tribal ID with name, signature, and photo
- ID issued by Minnesota high school, university, or college
Accepted Non-Photo Documents
Must be current:
- Bill or statement (utility, phone, internet, cable, bank, credit card, rent, or mortgage)
- Residential lease or rent agreement
- Student fee statement
Option 3: Another voter confirms your address
Another registered voter in your precinct can confirm your address (called “vouching”).
Option 4: Student housing list + photo ID
College and universities provide election officials with a list of student housing. Students on this list can show photo ID from option 2 to register.
Option 5: Confirm previous name or address
If you are registered in the precinct where you are voting but moved or changed your name, you only need to confirm your previous name or address.
Option 6: Notice of Late Registration
Show notice sent to voters that register withing 20 days of the election.
Option 7: Staff member verifies your address
If you live in a residential facility, a staff member can verify your address.
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Voting in Minnesota
Voting In Person
You do not need to show ID when you vote in Minnesota.
If you didn’t verify your identity when you registered, you need to provide ID the first time you vote for President or Congress.
Your ID must include your name and the address at which you are registered to vote.
Voting By Mail
Any registered voter can vote by mail in Minnesota. You don’t have to give a reason why you can’t vote in person.
The absentee ballot application requests your:
- Minnesota-issued driver’s license number
- Minnesota state ID card number and Social Security number (last four digits)
If you do not have these identifiers, you can check a box.
Note: If you have an ID number and do not provide it, your absentee ballot may be rejected. You will be unable to check the status of your absentee ballot online.
