Register to Vote

Maryland offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Maryland 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.

Can I register to vote online?

• Maryland offers online voter registration.

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

Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?

• Use the National Voter Registration Form

• Print and fill out the  National Voter Registration Form.

• Box 6 - ID Number: If you have a current, valid Maryland driver's license or a Motor Vehicle Administration identification card, you must enter the driver's license or identification number. If you do not have a current, valid Maryland driver's license or Motor Vehicle Administration identification card, you must enter at least the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. However, please note, the disclosure of your full Social Security number is voluntary. The statutory authority allowing election officials to request your full Social Security number is Election Law Article, Section 3-202, Annotated Code of Maryland. The number will be used only for registration and other administrative purposes. It will be kept confidential.

• Box 7 - Choice of Party: Maryland requires that you register with a party to participate in partisan primary elections. You should register with the party whose primary you would like to vote in. Some parties allow unaffiliated voters to participate in their primary elections.

• Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.

• Review the "Who can vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.

• Sign the form.

• Send the completed form to your local election office

  • 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.

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

• Maryland does offer in person registration on Election Day.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

• You can also register to vote in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.

You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.

• Learn more by visiting the Maryland State Board of Elections's website or contacting your local election office.

Voter Registration: 

• To register to vote in Maryland you should provide one of the following:

  • Maryland Learner’s Permit

  • Your Maryland Driver’s License Number

  • Your Maryland ID Number

  • If you do not have these IDs, you may provide:

    • Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number

• If you are registering for the first time by mail and can not be identified by the ID information you provided, you will need to provide proof of residence. Acceptable forms of proof of residence include:

  • Maryland ID Card

  • Government Issued Document that shows your current name and address

  • Valid Maryland Driver’s License except one issued to an individual that is not a United States citizen

  • Change of Address Card

  • Current Utility Bill or Pay Check or Bank Statement

  • Voting In-Person