To register to vote in the State of New Hampshire an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age by the time of the election
**New Hampshire's 2012 "Voter ID Law" will phase-in a photo identification requirement over time. Between November 1, 2012 and September 1, 2013, any voter who does not present an approved photo ID will be permitted to vote after executing a "challenged voter"affidavit." Learn more and see the list of approved photo ID's here.**
May register to vote with the town or city clerk where they live up to 10 days before any election.
You may also register on Election Day at the polling place. The town clerk's office can inform voters of what proof of qualification they should bring to register.
How to Register to Vote:
- Apply to your town or city clerk's office. You will be required to fill out a standard application form.
- It may be easier for you to register with your community's Supervisors of the Checklist. By law they are required to meet on the Saturday 10 days prior to each election. Check the local newspaper(s) or call your clerk's office for the date and time of such meeting.
- Qualified individuals may also register to vote at the polling place on Election Day at all elections. You must fill out an Election Day affidavit and may be asked to show proof of age, citizenship, and/or domicile.
Click here for important changes to the 2012 Election Laws.
Absentee Voting:
Absentee ballots are available from your town or city clerk approximately 30 days prior to an election. You should request an absentee voter registration affidavit as well as a standard voter registration form.
The absentee voter registration affidavit must be witnessed and then both the affidavit and the voter registration form are to be returned to your town or city clerk.
An application for an absentee ballot may be transmitted by mail or fax to a town or city clerk.
Clerks may accept completed absentee ballots submitted in person until 5:00 p.m. the day before an election or until 5:00 p.m. on Election Day if received through the mail.
For more election and voter information, you can contact the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s website.
