How to register to vote in CT

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CONNECTICUT - With fewer than 30 days until the 2024 presidential election. Connecticut residents still have time to register to vote, but key deadlines are approaching quickly.

Here's everything to know about registering to vote in Connecticut, including how to register, how to check your registration status and how to modify your registration:

How to register to vote in CT

Online

Connecticut residents can register to vote online through the CT Online Voter Registration Portal. To register online, you must have a Connecticut driver’s license or DMV-issued non-driver ID. The deadline to register online is Friday, Oct. 18.

By Mail

Those voting in Connecticut can also register by mail using the National Mail Voter Registration Form. A PDF version of the form, available in several languages, can also be downloaded and printed. Mail-in registration must be postmarked by Friday, Oct. 18.

In-person

Residents can also register to vote at the DMV or their designated Registrar of Voters office until Friday, Oct. 18. Click here for a list of Registrars and here for DMV locations.

Same-day registration is also available to all eligible voters at designated polling locations during CT's early voting period (Monday, Oct. 21 - Sunday, Nov. 3) and on Election Day.

At least one same-day registration location will be designated in each town, and in most municipalities, this is the same as the early voting location.

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How to check CT voter registration status

To ensure you’re eligible to vote in upcoming elections, visit the state's online voter registration portal. Complete your registration by the deadline to avoid any issues.

Who can register to vote in CT?

Anyone is eligible to vote in Connecticut if they:

Are a US citizen living in Connecticut
Are 18 years old, or turning 18 before Election Day
Have completed confinement, if you were convicted of a felony

How to update voter registration in CT

Eligible voters in Connecticut can update their voter registration online using the CT Online Voter Registration Portal. Registration can also be modified or updated at the DMV or by mail.

According to the portal, reasons for updates include:

Changing your name and/or address on your current registration record
Enroll in a political party or change party enrollment (changing parties may result in losing rights in all parties for three months)

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Other CT voter FAQS

When is early voting?

Anyone can vote early in Connecticut during the early voting period from Oct. 21-31.

If you're not registered but want to vote on Election Day, you can register in person at your designated Election Day Registration site. See detailed instructions here.

Absentee voting in CT

Connecticut allows eligible voters to request a mail ballot. Check to see if you're eligible to vote by mail here.

How do I get my ballot?

Request your mail-in ballot by using this application here.

How do I return my ballot?

You can return your ballot by mail or in person. If you return your ballot in person, it must be received by the day before the election. You can also return your ballot to a dropbox. Find a ballot drop box near you..

How to vote in CT, what to bring

Returning voters

Most voters will need either:

(a) A Social Security Card or
(b) Any pre-printed form of ID showing the voter’s name together with his or her (1) address, (2) signature, or (3) photograph

A voter without ID will be required to sign Form ED-681, which attests his or her identity under penalty of false statement.

First-time voters

Most first-time voters will need either:

(a) A copy of a current and valid photo identification that shows name and address or
(b) A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address

Without either of these, voters would need to cast a provisional ballot.

Details on provisional ballots, according to the Connecticut Secretary of State: Election officials issue provisional ballots under certain circumstances and only when a candidate for federal office is on the ballot. Provisional ballots do not include candidates for state or local elections. To vote by provisional ballot, people must fill out an application under penalty of false statement attesting to their eligibility and current standing as an elector in the town where the polling place is located. Registrars have six days after a primary or general election to authenticate the information on each provisional ballot. The ballots are kept separate and counted only after the registrars verify their eligibility.