New Hampshire
Land Acknowledgement
New Hampshire does not have any federally recognized tribes, but it is the traditional homeland of many tribes.
Overview
You have to register to vote in person unless you qualify to vote by mail. In that case you can register to vote by mail. The deadline to register is Election Day. It is recommended that you bring photo ID with you to vote, but if you do not have any form of ID, you can sign an affidavit and vote.
Key Dates
November 7 - Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
November 7 - Deadline to return mail-in ballot in person by 5PM
November 8 - Election Day
November 8 - Voter registration deadline
November 8 - Mail-in ballots must be received by 5PM
Contacts
New Hampshire 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
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New Hampshire allows same-day voter registration. However, each city or town has specific registration deadlines for registering before Election Day. Contact your Clerk here.
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No.
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To register to vote you need to provide proof of your identity, age, citizenship, and domicile. You can use various documents to prove these things, but if you do not have them, you can prove these things by signing an affidavit in front of an election official. A driver's license or State ID from any state counts as proof of identity and age. A birth certificate, U.S. Passport, or naturalization document counts as proof of citizenship.
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New Hampshire does not have specific address requirements. To register to vote, you must provide proof of domicile. For a list of examples of proof of domicile, look here.
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You can register to vote without an ID. However, you can get a State ID here. You can also get a voucher from your city or town Clerk to obtain a voter photo ID from the DMV for free.
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You can register to vote without an ID. However, you can get a State ID here. You can also get a voucher from your city or town Clerk to obtain a voter photo ID from the DMV for free.
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No.
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No.
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Yes. You can register to vote in person at your Town or City Clerk's office. Find their office and contact information here. You can also register with your community's Supervisors of the Checklist. Find their information here. You can also register to vote in person on Election Day at your polling place.
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No. You cannot register to vote by mail unless you are eligible because of physical disability; religious beliefs; military service; or temporary absence. If you cannot register in person, you can contact your Clerk and request a voter registration form by mail. Complete that form and mail it back to your Clerk. Find their contact information here.
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Yes. Your right to vote is automatically restored as soon as you are released from prison, unless one of the following conditions apply to you. You do not have the right to vote if you have been convicted of treason, bribery, or willful violation of the election laws of New Hampshire or the United States. If that applies to you, your voting rights may only be restored by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire.
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You can contact your Town or City Clerk with specific questions about registering to vote. Find their contact information here.
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New Hampshire allows same-day voter registration. However, each city or town has specific registration deadlines for registering before Election Day. Each city or town still offers same-day registration. Contact your Clerk here.
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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
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You can contact your County Clerk to check your voter registration. Find their contact information here.
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If you have moved or changed your name, you must re-register to vote by visiting your Town or City Clerk, your community's Supervisors of the Checklist, or at your polling place on Election Day. Find locations and contact information here.
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No. However, some states 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 his or her address. If you have not voted recently you should confirm that you are still registered to vote by checking your registration status online here.
Voting by Mail/Absentee/Ballot Drop-Off
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To vote by mail, you must qualify for one of the below listed reasons. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is November 7. Ballots must be received by November 7 by 5PM if you are returning it in person and by November 8 by 5PM if you are returning it by mail.
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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.
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To get a mail-in ballot download this form, complete it, and return it to your Town or City Clerk. Find their contact information here. If you have a print disability, you can apply for an Accessible Electronic Absentee Ballot here.
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Yes. To vote an absentee ballot you must be unable to vote in person because of:
work, including taking care of children
disability
religious beliefs
military service
or because of temporary absence from your residence.
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Yes.
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The deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot is November 7. However, you should request your ballot as soon as possible to give time to receive and return the ballot.
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New Hampshire will begin sending out mail-in ballots October 9.
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Absentee Election Managers are required to send ballots no later than the next business day after the absentee ballot request form is received.
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You can have a ballot sent to you at any address of your choosing that you designate on your ballot request form.
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Yes.
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Ballots must be received by November 7 by 5PM if you are returning it in person and by November 8 by 5PM if you are returning it by mail. USPS recommends you mail in your ballot one week prior to the state deadline, but mail in your ballot as soon as possible.
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Yes. You can have a family member return your ballot for you. If you are a resident of a residential care facility, a staff member may return your ballot, or someone providing assistance to you, if you have a disability, may return a ballot. The deliverer must complete a form and present a government-issued photo ID or have their identity confirmed by the city or town clerk.
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No. You are the only person who can return your ballot by mail or hand delivery. If you are voting by emergency absentee ballot, you may have a designee to return your ballot.
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No. Ballots must be sent through USPS.
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No.
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New Hampshire does not have a clearly issued rule on this. We will continue monitoring and update this page. To be safe, check that you have signed your ballot and followed all instructions included in the envelope.
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Contact your Clerk with any issues about your mail-in ballot. Find their contact information here.
Voting In-Person
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No.
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You cannot vote in person before November 8.
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Yes. You need identification to vote, typically photo ID, but there are alternatives. Acceptable forms of ID include:
driver's license or non-driver's ID from any state
New Hampshire voter ID
U.S. armed services ID
student ID
or U.S. Passport.
If you do not have photo ID, you can prove your identity, age, and/or citizenship by signing an affidavit, under oath, in front of an election official. If you fill out an affidavit, you will receive a verification letter from the Secretary of State requesting confirmation that you voted in the election. If you do not respond to that request in writing within 30 days, the Attorney General will investigate you for fraudulent voting.
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You can vote without an ID. However, you can get a State ID here. You can also get a voucher from your city or town Clerk to obtain a voter photo ID from the DMV for free.
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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.
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Contact your Clerk if you have any questions about voting in person. Find their contact information here.