How to register to vote in Iowa

IOWA
Voter Registration Deadline: Oct. 24, 2020
Same-day registration is available on Election Day

To register to vote in the state of Iowa, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

• A U.S. citizen
• An Iowa resident
• At least 17 years old. A person may vote if they will be 18 years old on or before Election Day. In the case of primary elections, a person may vote if they will be 18 years old on or before the corresponding regular election.

You cannot:

• Be a convicted felon (unless your voting rights have been restored)
• Be judged mentally incompetent to vote by a court
• Claim the right to vote in any other place

How to register to vote in Iowa:

• Register online here.
• Print this registration form and mail it here.
• Register in person to vote on Election Day at your polling location.
• Same-day registration is available on Election Day at your polling place. You must prove who you are and where you live at the polling place. A valid Iowa driver’s license with your current address works best, but find other forms of IDs accepted, and more information on polling places here.
• Click here for more information on voter registration in Iowa.

Check if you're registered to vote here.