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Nevada is a universal vote by mail state, which means all active registered voters will receive a ballot by mail and no request is necessary. Voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or received by 7pm if hand delivered.
In Nevada, all active registered voters will be mailed a vote-by-mail ballot as long as they are registered no later than 14 days before Election Day.
Voted ballots sent through the mail must be:
(1) Mailed in the postage-paid return envelope provided specifically for you, showing your name and address, and you must also sign the outside of that envelope before mailing it;
(2) Postmarked on or before Election Day; and
(3) Received by the Election Department by 5 pm on the fourth day after Election Day if postmarked, or by 5 pm on the third day after Election Day if not postmarked.
Do not put your ballot in another voter’s return envelope.
Your mail ballot must be postmarked by Election Day and received by 5 p.m. on the fourth day after Election Day. If your ballot is not postmarked, it must be received by 5 p.m. on the third day after Election Day. Ballots can also be hand-delivered in person by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
As long as you haven’t returned your voted ballot, you can vote in person. In order to vote in person, you must surrender your vote-by-mail ballot or sign a form affirming that you have not voted your ballot and will not attempt to vote twice. You may also "opt-out" of receiving future ballots by mail by submitting the appropriate form.
You have two options for voting in person:
Early Voting: Early voting begins 17 days before the election and ends 4 days before the election. Days and hours of operation vary by county. A list of early voting polling places by county can be found here. In order to avoid lines on Election Day, all voters who wish to vote in person are encouraged to vote early.
Election Day: Polling locations open at 7am on Election Day and remain open until 7pm. As long as you are in line by 7pm, you will be allowed to vote. A list of Election Day polling places by county can be found here.
WHEN ARE BALLOTS MAILED TO ACTIVE REGISTERED VOTERS?
Ballots are mailed starting no later than 20 days before Election Day for in-state voters and no later than 40-45 days before Election Day for out-of-state voters. If you don’t receive your mail ballot packet by the start of early voting, immediately contact your local election office.
You can check your voter registration status on the secretary of state’s website.
You can sign up to track your mail ballot using your secretary of state’s resource. If you have any issues with your state’s online tracker, please contact your local election office.
To opt-out, you must submit a written or online request to not receive a mail ballot by 60 days before Election Day. You can opt-out online or by mail. To opt-out by mail, you can print, complete, and mail a Mail Ballot Preference Form.
Nevada has an emergency absentee voting program. An absentee ballot can be brought to you at a hospital or other medical facility in certain emergency circumstances. Requests for an emergency absentee ballot must be made in writing and submitted any time before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.
Such requests must be due to an illness or disability resulting in confinement to a medical facility, including nursing homes, sudden hospitalization, serious illness, or being called away from home after the deadline for requesting a standard absentee ballot. Please contact your local election office for more information.
If you are a first time voter, you may be required to present ID for voting if: (a) The data you provided on your voter registration application didn’t match the data on file at the Department of Motor Vehicles or Social Security Administration; and (b) You didn’t respond to the letter that was sent to you notifying you of the discrepancy.
Your county clerk will notify you if you are required to provide a copy of your identification with your mail ballot. To fulfill this requirement, you must submit both identity and residency identification with your mail ballot.
"Official Identification" means a government-issued, or otherwise official, article or combination of articles, which establishes both the identity and residence.
Forms of ID may include:
Proof of residency may include:
If you have questions on this process, please contact your local election office.
If a question arises about your signature on the outside of your mail ballot return envelope or if you did not put your signature on the outside of that envelope, the Election Department will notify you using the contact information in your voter registration. You will have until 5pm on the sixth day after Election Day to provide a signature confirmation or an actual signature, as applicable.
Overseas citizens and U.S. military personnel can find information on how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the Overseas Vote Foundation.
Request your BallotBallot curing is when a voter corrects an issue with their ballot, so it can be counted.
Yes, Nevada allows voters to fix an issue with their ballot.
The county clerk’s office will contact you via letter, phone, or email if any errors are found.
The notice from your county clerk’s office will include the necessary information and instructions to correct (cure) your ballot on time.
The deadline to cure (correct) your absentee/mail ballot is by 5pm on the 6th day after the election.
You can track your ballot through your state’s online tool.
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A drop box is a secure, locked structure operated by election officials where voters can deliver their absentee ballot any time, day or night.
Yes, vote-by-mail drop boxes are available in Nevada.
Ballot drop-off locations are available here.
Yes, you can track your ballot by looking up your on the Secretary of State website.
Early Voting Starts: 17 days before Election Day
Early Voting Ends: 4 days before Election Day
Yes. Nevada offers early in-person voting, and all active registered voters are also mailed a ballot. You can choose to vote early in person, vote by mail, or vote on Election Day.
Any registered voter can vote early at an early voting location in their county. You do not need to apply to vote early.
Early voting in Nevada typically begins 17 days before Election Day and ends 4 days before Election Day. Be sure to check the exact dates for your election.
You can vote at any early voting location in your county. Hours and locations vary, so be sure to check your county’s schedule before you go.
All active registered voters in Nevada are mailed a ballot. If you prefer, you can complete and return your mail ballot instead of voting early in person.
The next election dates can be found here www.VOTE411.org/nevada.
Contact your local Board of Elections for more information.
Polling place hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
To register and vote in Nevada, you must:
In Nevada, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole.
You can still register to vote in Nevada. A description must be provided if you reside at a location that has not been assigned a street address. This can be a description of a street corner, park, shelter, or any other place where you usually stay. The mailing address on your registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you.
Yes. Students can register and vote in Nevada using their school or campus address if they consider it their residence.
If you move, such as to a different dorm or off campus, be sure to update your voter registration so you vote in the correct district.
If you are a student from out of state, you can also choose to vote in your home state using an absentee ballot, but you’ll need to follow your home state’s rules and deadlines. You can find the rules for your state on VOTE411 or by contacting your state’s election office.
Yes, you need a valid photo ID to register to vote in Nevada. If you do not have one when you register, you must show it at your polling place on Election Day.
The ID should prove where you live, verify your identity, and include a photo.
If you wish to register on the same day as the election, you will need to have a valid Nevada driver’s license or ID card, and you must vote in person at a polling location. Tribal ID cards may also work if they meet specific requirements. Other forms of identification, like military IDs or passports, cannot be used for same-day registration.
If your current photo ID doesn't have your current address, bring a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or another government document showing your name and current address.
If you do not have the above ID when you register, you will need to provide it before you vote either in person or by mail.
Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline
Official results are never available on Election Day. Election officials are working around the clock to count a large number of ballots, and it’s essential that they take the time to make sure every vote is counted.
Official election results will be uploaded on the Nevada Secretary of State’s website as they become available.
Official Results
You are a Military or Overseas voter if you are in uniformed services, living overseas OR a spouse or dependent of a uniformed services voter. To get registered and vote, you can utilize Overseas Vote Foundation.
If you have additional questions about elections and voting overseas you can use our state specific elections official directory or contact the Overseas Vote Foundation.
Poll workers in Nevada help run elections at voting locations. They assist with setting up and closing the polling place, checking in voters, issuing ballots, answering questions, and making sure the voting process runs smoothly and securely.
To be a poll worker in Nevada, you must:
Yes, poll workers in Nevada are compensated for their time. Pay varies by county and position. Some counties may also offer mileage or expense reimbursement. Contact your county election office for specific pay rates.
You can apply to be a poll worker by contacting your county election office or visiting your county’s election website. Each county manages its own poll worker recruitment and application process.
You can find your polling place by utilizing your state resource. If you have further questions on your polling place location, please contact your county clerk.
Nevada is a “closed primary” state. In order to vote in the primary election, voters must be registered with a political party. Unaffiliated or independent voters are not able to participate in the primary.
If you have any questions about your state’s primary election, please contact your local election officials.
Provisional ballots ensure that all voters can cast a ballot even if voter eligibility isn’t certain when they vote. Voters can mark a provisional ballot, and election workers set it aside until eligibility is verified at a later time.
Yes, Nevada offers provisional voting.
You are eligible to vote a provisional ballot if:
If you voted a provisional ballot, you can check its status using the special affirmation number given to you at your polling place. You can call (877) 766-8683 or use the Provisional Ballot Status link to find your affirmation number. You can start checking your Provisional Ballot Status on the 8th day following the election, and it remains available for 30 days.
The Help America Vote Act requires that election authorities have voting equipment for voters with disabilities to vote privately and independently, and Nevada is no exception.
Nevada's Effective Absentee System for Elections, or EASE, is available to Nevada residents with disabilities. EASE is an online tool that combines voter registration, electronic ballot delivery, and marking.
You can also contact your local election official for more information or assistance.
You have the right to bring an interpreter with you to the polls or to get language assistance from anyone you choose, including a poll worker, as long as the person is not your employer, an agent of your employer, or an officer or agent of your labor union.
For more information on the provisions available for disabled voters, please contact your local election authority.
If you have any questions about receiving help in voting, please ask the clerk or inspector at the polling place.
Vote-by-mail (absentee voting) is available in Nevada and no excuse is required. You can find more about how to vote by mail here.
For more information, you can utilize the American Association of People With Disabilities (AAPD) resource.
Yes. Nevada law requires employers to provide paid time off to vote if an employee does not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote.
Employees can receive:
Employees must request time off before Election Day, and employers may specify the hours the employee can be absent.
To verify your registration status
click here!Nevada is now a vote by mail state, so all registered voters will receive a ballot by mail. You may opt-out from receiving a mail-in ballot if you wish to vote in person. Do not mail a ballot and vote in person. Voters who vote in person will have two options:
Nevada does not require most voters to show ID when voting in person because you must verify your identity when you register to vote.
If you are a first-time voter, and did not provide an acceptable form of ID with your registration from, you may be asked to show ID at the polls
If you are asked to show ID, you can use a document that includes your name and address, such as a current:
If your ID does not have your current address, you also need to provide a document showing your name and current address to prove your residency. You can use:
Most voters do not need to provide ID when voting by mail. Your signature is used to verify your identity.
If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide ID when registering, you may need to include a copy of an acceptable ID with your ballot.
If you are voting in person and cannot provide ID when requested, you may be able to vote using a provisional ballot [link to provisional voting state topic]. Your election officials will provide instructions on what steps are needed for your ballot to be counted.
If you are voting by mail, your signature will typically be used to verify your identity. If there is an issue with your signature, you will be contacted and given an opportunity to correct it.
Because Nevada does not generally require ID to vote in person, student or digital IDs are not typically needed.
If ID is requested, it must show your name and address. Some student or digital IDs may not meet these requirements, so it’s best to use a government-issued ID or another accepted document if available.
Deadlines for special elections may be different. Please contact your local elections official for these deadlines.
You can verify your voter registration status using Nevada’s voter information tool.
Yes! Use our online registration tool to complete your application.
Yes, you can register in person on Election Day. If you would like to register to vote on the same day as the election, you must have a valid Nevada driver’s license or ID card. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
Yes, you can pre-register at 17 years old.
Check if you’re eligible to register here.
If you moved within the state of Nevada, changed your name, or want to switch your political party affiliation, you will need to fill out a new form to update your voter registration. To do this, go to RegisterToVote.NV.gov.
If you moved to another state and need to cancel your Nevada voter registration, you can do so using the state’s online cancellation tool.
The voting system used in Nevada is Direct Recording Electronic (DRE).
What is Direct Recording Electronic Voting?
Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) is the newest system in use in the U.S. All the information about who and what you are voting for is on an electronic screen like a TV or computer screen.
There are many variations of DREs because many companies are inventing new ones, and many cities, counties, and states are trying them out.
You can learn more about voting systems by checking out the Elections Assistance Commission's (EAC) resource.
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