To register to vote in the State of Louisiana an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Be at least 17 years old but must be 18 years old prior to next election to vote
- Not be under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony
- Not be under a judgment of interdiction for mental incompetence
- Be a resident of Louisiana and the parish in which you seek to register
Must register to vote at least 30 days before the election.
Party changes must be done at least 30 days prior to an election.
Party changes must be done at least 30 days prior to an election.
Can register to vote in person or obtain a mail-in application from:
- Registrar of Voters office
- Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicle offices
- Louisiana Department of Social Services offices and WIC offices, Food Stamp offices, and Medicaid offices
- Offices serving persons with disabilities, such as the Deaf Action Centers and Independent Living offices
- Armed Forces Recruitment offices
You can obtain an online voter registration application.
Absentee Voting and Early Voting:
To request normal absentee ballots by mail, you must complete and return a Request for Absentee Ballot indicating the reason you are not able to vote in person absentee or in person on Election Day.
A request for an absentee ballot can be found online.
Early voting in person shall be conducted from 14 days to 7 days prior to any scheduled election. During the period of early voting in person, the registrar shall maintain regular office hours, remaining open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You may wish to contact your parish registrar for specific dates and times.
The deadline for returning your absentee ballot to the Registrar of Voters office is 8:00 pm on Election Day..
For more election and voter information you can contact the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office.
