Nevada

Land Acknowledgement

Nevada is the home of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Duckwater Shoshone Tribe, Ely Shoshone Tribe of Nevada, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation, Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony, Lovelock Paiute Tribe of the Lovelock Indian Colony, Moapa Band of Paiute Indians, Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe of Nevada, Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (Four constituent bands: Battle Mountain Band; Elko Band; South Fork Band; Wells Band), Walker River Paiute Tribe of the Walker River Reservation, Washoe Tribe (Carson Colony, Dresslerville Colony, Woodfords Community, Stewart Community and Washoe Ranches), Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada, Yerington Paiute Tribe of the Yerington Colony & Campbell Ranch, and the Yomba Shoshone Tribe. It is also the traditional homeland of many tribes.

Overview

In Nevada you can register to vote online, by mail, or in person. The deadline to register to vote by mail and in person is October 11. The deadline to register to vote online is November 3. Some same day registration is allowed. You do not need to bring an ID to vote, unless you are a first time voter.

Key Dates

October 11 - Deadline for voter registration by mail/in-person

October 22 - Early voting begins

October 25 - Deadline to update registration to be mailed a ballot

November 3 - Last day to register to vote online

November 4 - Early voting ends

November 8 - Election Day!

Nevada Voting Guide

Note: The information below is not legal advice on how to vote. Because voting information is changing rapidly during this election, make sure you check the links provided and check with your state about deadlines and voting specifics.

Registering to Vote

  • The voter registration deadline is October 11 if you register in person. Your voter registration application must be postmarked by October 11 if you choose to register by mail. The deadline to register to vote online is November 3. Limited same day registration is allowed for voters with a valid Nevada driver's license or State ID.

  • No.

  • For in person registration, you will need to provide a Nevada residential address (or description of location of residence) AND a state-issued driver's license, State ID, or Social Security Number.

    For online registration, you need a voter registration form, Nevada residential address, and a valid DMV issued driver's license or ID.

    To register to vote by mail you need a Nevada residential address and a driver's license, state ID, a Social Security Number OR you can check the box for not having the above forms of ID and you will be contacted by your County Election Department for more information once your application is received.

    Check with your County Clerk for other acceptable forms of identification.

  • The state requires a Nevada residential address, or you can provide a description of the location at which you actually reside if you reside at a location that has not been assigned a street address.

  • This information is not currently available. We will keep monitoring this issue and update as soon as we can. If in doubt, provide a description of the location at which you reside.

  • You can get a Nevada Identification Card at your local DMV office.

    Alternatively, you can use your Social Security Number.

  • Yes. You can register to vote online if you have a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID.

    Register to vote online

  • No.

  • Yes. You may register in person at your County Clerk's office or Voter Registration office.

  • Yes. You can download and fill out a Voter Registration Form. Mail the form to your County Clerk's office, your City Clerk, or the DMV.

    Find your County Clerk

  • Yes, unless you are currently serving a felony sentence. Voting rights are restored immediately upon release from prison.

  • For help filling out your voter registration form, call the Secretary of State at (775) 684-5705 or call your County Clerk.

    Find your County Clerk's contact information

  • The deadline to register to vote by mail is October 11. The online voter registration deadline is November 3. Nevada also allows same day registration for in person voting. For same day registration, you MUST have a valid Nevada driver's license or ID card. Tribal ID card may be used if it meets certain standards. No other ID is allowed for same day registration.

    If your ID does not have your current residential address on it, you will also need to present a valid proof of residence. Get more details on same day registration.

  • Yes, under federal law you can assist someone in registering to vote if they do not speak English well, if they have trouble reading or writing, or if they have a disability.

Checking & Updating Voter Registration

  • You can check your voter registration using this website.

  • You can use the online voter portal to check your voter registration. If you have more questions, call the Secretary of State at (775) 684-5708.

  • You can update your voter registration online or by mailing in or dropping off a new voter registration form to your County Clerk or City Clerk Office or a Nevada DMV.

    Find your County Clerk

  • Nevada does not specifically require re-registration, but some states regularly remove voters from voting lists that have not voted in recent elections or have not responded to letters from the state asking for the voter to confirm their address.

    If you have not voted recently you should confirm that you are still registered to vote by calling your County Clerk or going to this website.

    Find your County Clerk

Voting by Mail/Absentee/Ballot Drop-Off

  • With Nevada's passage of Assembly Bill 321 in 2021, all registered voters will receive a ballot by mail.

    You may request to opt out by submitting this form.

  • Yes. Please check that you have filled out all required fields and signed your ballot. USPS recommends you mail in your ballot a week before the deadline to ensure your ballot is received on time. However, please factor in your personal experience with mail delivery times to and from your place of residence or where you drop off your ballot.

  • A mail-in ballot will automatically be sent to all registered voters. If you have not received your ballot within a week of your county's ballot mailing date, contact your County Election Office.

  • No.

  • Yes, but if you are already registered to vote you should receive one automatically.

  • The last day to update your registration and be mailed a ballot is by 5PM on October 25.

  • Ballots will be mailed out no later than October 19. You can also contact your County Clerk if you have not received a ballot within a week of this date.

  • Your ballot will automatically be mailed to the mailing address on file. Check and update your registration to ensure it is sent to your current address.

  • No, the return envelope included with your ballot contains prepaid postage.

  • Ballots must be postmarked no later than November 8.

  • Yes. Ballots can be returned in person at a ballot drop-off location. Ballots returned at a drop-off location must be dropped off prior to 7PM on November 8. All counties will have at least one ballot drop-off location. A list of all ballot drop-off locations will be included on this webpage once election plans are finalized by the counties.

  • Only the voter or a family member of the voter may return the ballot. If a family member returns the ballot they must fill out a form prescribed by the County Clerk stating that they are a family member and that the voter requested he or she return the ballot.

  • No. Ballots must be sent through USPS or dropped off at specified locations. Find out where you can drop off your ballot.

  • No.

  • Yes. Your ballot must be returned in the provided ballot return envelope. Ballots returned in any other envelope will not be counted. If needed, a replacement ballot return envelope can be obtained from your county election office. Only one ballot should be returned per ballot return envelope. If a ballot return envelope contains more than one ballot, none of the ballots will be counted. Lastly, all ballot return envelopes must be signed by the voter. This signature is used to confirm the voter's identity, so if your ballot return envelope is not signed then your ballot will not be counted.

  • Yes, Nevada will be using BallotTrax for the 2022 election. The site is not yet available. You can also track your ballot on this website.

  • Please contact your County Clerk with issues about your mail-in ballot.

Voting In-Person

  • Once registered, your County Clerk should send you information about where you vote. You can also check this information online.

  • No.

  • Yes. Early voting will occur from October 22 through November 4.

  • First-time voters must provide photo ID which shows their physical address or photo ID and a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or document issued by a government entity (not including their voter registration card) which indicates your name and address. ID is not required otherwise for registered voters.

    However, it is a good idea to bring with you the form of ID that you registered with. Nevada does not require voters to present an ID, but instead requires voters to sign their name in the election board register at their polling place. The signature is compared to the one on their original voter application, or to another form of ID.

    You do not have to bring the ballot that was mailed to you. You just have to sign an affirmation that you will not submit your mail-in ballot if you vote in person.

  • You can obtain a Nevada ID at your local DMV office.

  • Yes, individuals that were issued a provisional ballot can check the status of their ballot with the unique affirmation number issued to them at the polling place. You can call (877) 766-8683, or use the Provisional Ballot Status link to look up their unique affirmation number.

  • Yes. Under federal law (Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act), you are entitled to bring anyone you trust, such as a friend, family member, or neighbor, to the polling place AND into the polling booth to assist with voting. However, that person may not be your employer, running in the election, or a representative of your labor union. The person giving assistance also may not tell the voter how to vote.

  • Contact your County Clerk or the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State can also be contacted at: (775) 684-5708.