Register to Vote Online, Mail, or in Person
Summary
Pennsylvania's voter registration services page informs residents that they can register online, by mail, or in person at county election offices, PennDOT locations, and other government agencies. The page outlines eligibility requirements including 15-day advance registration, one-month U.S. citizenship, 30-day Pennsylvania residency, and being at least 18 years old by the election day. Applicants need approximately 10 minutes to complete the form using their Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card, and will receive a voter registration card by mail upon processing.
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This informational page describes Pennsylvania's voter registration process and does not constitute a regulatory change. The page consolidates existing voter registration options including online registration through paVoterservices.pa.gov, mail-in applications available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, and in-person registration at county election offices and designated state agencies. The primary audience is Pennsylvania residents seeking to register to vote, update their registration after moving or name changes, or change their political party affiliation. There are no compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties associated with this government service information page.
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Register to Vote
You can register to vote online, by mail, or at many state government agencies.
Pennsylvanians who recently moved, changed their name, or want to change their party affiliation can update their voter registration here.
Register to vote Check your voter registration
Overview
Make sure your voice is heard in our elections.
There are 4 convenient ways you can register to vote or update your current registration:
- Online
- By mail
- In person at your county election office
- At PennDOT and many other government agencies In-Person Voter Registration Locations
Find your county election office: Vote.pa.gov/county
See other government agencies:
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- State offices that provide public assistance and services to persons with disabilities
- Armed Forces Recruitment Centers
- County Clerk of Orphans' Court offices, including each Marriage License Bureau
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Centers for Independent Living
- County Mental Health and Intellectual Disability offices
- Student disability services offices of the State System of Higher Education
- Offices of Special Education
- DA Complementary Paratransit offices
- Any agency using the Compass application
Find Out If You’re Eligible
To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must:
- Register at least 15 days before the next election.
- Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
- Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register and vote for at least 30 days before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
- Be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the next primary, special, municipal, or general election. You must register to vote at the address where you actually live —your residential address. Owning property or a business in a county does not necessarily make you a resident of that county.
If you recently moved, you can register or update your voter registration online.
Application Process
You can complete your voter registration application in as little as 10 minutes.
Before you begin, have your Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card handy. If you don’t have one, you can upload a signature or print and sign the form.
Once you submit your application, your county election office will process it.
Your county election office will then send your voter registration card in the mail. If it does not arrive within 14 days, contact your county election office.
Register online
- Fill in the form on a laptop, tablet, or mobile device, and click submit.
- Your county elections office will review your application.
- When your registration is complete, you will receive your voter registration card in the mail.
Register by U.S. mail
- Download and print the voter registration application in English, Spanish, or Chinese.
- Fill in the paper application. Be sure to sign your name at the bottom.
- Address the envelope to your county elections office.
- Be sure to put a stamp on the envelope before you mail it.
- Your county elections office will review your application.
- When your registration is complete, you will receive your voter registration card in the mail.
Register in person
- Visit your county elections office.
- Fill out the paper application. Be sure to sign your name at the bottom.
- Give the completed form to the clerk.
- The clerk will check the information on your application.
- When your registration is complete, you will receive your voter registration card in the mail. You can also apply to register to vote in person at many state government offices, including:
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) photo and driver's license centers
- State offices that provide public assistance and services to persons with disabilities
- Armed Forces Recruitment Centers
- County Clerk of Orphans' Court offices, including each Marriage License Bureau
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Centers for Independent Living
- County Mental Health and Intellectual Disability offices
- Student disability services offices of the PA State System of Higher Education
- Offices of Special Education
- DA Complementary Paratransit offices
- Any state agency using the Compass app
Register Now
Register online
Fill out an application online.
Register by mail
Download and print an application and mail it to your county election office.
Register in person
You can register to vote at your county election office or at many other government agencies.
Find your county election office
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about registering to vote in Pennsylvania? Take a look at the frequently asked questions for answers.
Am I registered?
- Check your voter registration status online. You can also contact your county's elections and voter registration officials, or call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772).
- If you are already registered to vote, you do not have to register again in Pennsylvania unless you changed your address, changed your name, or want to change your political party.
I moved last year. Do I need to update my voter registration?
Yes. You can update your voter registration online.
I recently changed my name. Do I need to update my voter registration?
Yes. You can update your voter registration online.
I did not receive my voter registration card after 14 days. Who should I contact?
Contact your county voter registration office.
How do I change my political party?
Fill out the voter registration form. Select the “Change of Party” box in question 3.
Contact Us
Call us
Pennsylvanians who need voting information or encounter voting problems can call our year-round voter hotline, 1-877-VOTESPA.
Email us
You can email ra-voterreg@pa.gov with any voting questions.
Contact your county election office
Contact your county election office if you have questions specific your voting experience.
Find your county election office
Follow us on social media for accurate election information.
- Follow the department of state on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn PA Dept. of State's Facebook page
- Follow the department of state on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn PA Dept. of State's Twitter/X page
- Follow the department of state on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn PA Dept. of State's Instagram page Voting & Election Website
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