Online Registration Deadline: 8 days before Election Day
Washington offers online registration. This is often the fastest way to register to vote or update your registration, including changing your name or address, and for some states, political party. Washington’s election website may have information translated into multiple languages.
NOTICE: Individuals under 18 years of age can use this tool to pre-register.
Mail -In Registration Deadline: Must be received 8 days before Election Day
You can use Washington’s mail-in registration form to register for local, state, and national elections for the first time or update your registration with a new name or address, and for some states, political party. You’ll need to print the form, fill it out, and mail it to your state election office. You’ll need access to a printer and a postage stamp.
In-Person Registration Deadline: Available up to and including on Election Day
You can register in person at your state or local election office, your state motor vehicles office, and at many government public assistance offices.
Online Registration Deadline: N/A
Mail-In Registration Deadline: Washington automatically sends a ballot to every registered voter, but also provides a special application for voters who are unable to receive and return a ballot during the regular absentee ballot window. This application can be submitted in person starting 90 days before the election.
In-Person Registration Deadline: N/A
Use the link below to apply for an absentee ballot in your state.
