Washington residents can register to vote or update their voter registration online, by mail, or in person at a county elections office.
Three Ways to Register to Vote
Watch this short video from the Washington Secretary of State to learn about three ways to register to vote in Washington.
Three Ways to Register to Vote
Watch the video on YouTube
Register Online
Register or update your voter registration online through VoteWA.gov.
Register by Mail
Download and complete a voter registration form, then return it to your county elections office.
Register in Person
Visit your county elections office to register or update your voter registration.
You can also check your voter registration information and ballot status through VoteWA.gov.
Returning Your Ballot
Washington conducts elections by mail. Registered voters can return their ballots by mail or use an official ballot drop box.
If you return your ballot by mail, the Washington Secretary of State recommends mailing it more than a week before Election Day. You can also check the status of your ballot through VoteWA.gov.
Mailing Your Ballot
The U.S. Postal Service says changes to its mail transportation operations may mean that the date on a postmark does not always match the day a mailpiece was collected by a carrier or dropped off at a postal facility.
If you need the postmark date to match the date you mail your ballot, USPS recommends taking it to a Postal Service retail location and requesting a manual, local postmark at the counter.
For the most current information about voting and elections in Washington, visit the Washington Secretary of State Elections website.