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Voting in the U.S.:

A handy flowchart to help you out 

Step One: Are you Registered to Vote? 

Check Your Registration Status Here

No I'm not registered.

Let's find out why!

Yes I'm Registered.

Are you Eligible to Vote?

To be eligible in Massachusetts you must:

Be a U.S. Citizen

Be a Massachusetts Resident

Be at least 18 years old

Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. 

Is your Voter Information Wrong?

Let's change it!

(Voter Information consists of things like Name and Political Party.)

Are you registered at the Wrong Address?

Let's change it!

Or in the Wrong state?

Not Eligible?

Want to help in other ways?

Too young?

Pre-Register

at age 16!

Eligible?

Let's keep going!

How do I Register?

Register in Massachusetts

Not living in Massachusetts?

Register Online

To register online you will need a valid RMV ID (driver's license, learner's permit, or state ID);

if you do not have an RMV ID,

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Register by Mail, or In Person

You will need your Social Security Number if you do not have an RMV ID.

But usually do? And want to Register in Massachusetts?

And want to Register somewhere else?

Vote.org can help you register in any state in the country

I'm Registered, now what?

Find your Local Polling Place,

Town Clerk, and

Local Elected Officials

Help, I got stuck!

Your local Town Clerk should have all the information on how to register in your town.

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The Massachusetts DMV has helpful information on voter registration; including Registration Deadlines.

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