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If you’re 18 years old and a citizen of the United States, the answer is likely yes! However, you should check your state’s election page to be sure. Some jurisdictions have unique regulations (like residency requirements) that might affect your eligibility in that particular state. Check out our Registration page to get started.

The voter registration age requirement varies by state, but most states allow individuals who will be 18 by the next election to register to vote. Some states do have a minimum age requirement to register to vote (for example, you may have to be 17½ years of age). Check out this link to learn the policy in your state.

Maybe! Some states allow you to register on the same day as the election (here's a list), and some let you update your address after the deadline. However, there is no uniform answer for all 50 states; call your local election office to find out for sure!

Undocumented Americans are ineligible to vote in elections. However, civic engagement is not limited to just voters! Check out the Non-Voters page for more information about how to participate in the democratic process as a non-voter.

If you have been previously convicted of a felony, your voting rights vary from state to state. In most states, you can often petition to have your voting rights restored if they have been removed. Check out this link for specifics in your state. If you are eligible to vote, StudentVote.org can help you register online quickly.

Visit this site for step-by-step instructions on how to register to vote!

You can check in under 30 seconds on our Register to Vote page!

You can re-register to vote at any time via StudentVote.org, but it is especially important to re-register if any of the following has changed: your name; your signature; your home or mailing address; or your political party affiliation. Check out our Register To Vote page for more information.

Maybe, but you might get called even if you’re not registered. Driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, and utility bills are all used to call names for jury duty in California.

Maybe! Some states allow you to register on the same day as the election (here's a list), and some let you update your address after the deadline. However, there is no uniform answer for all 50 states; call your local election office to find out for sure!

For voter registration, you can use either your campus address or your home address. If you're using your campus address, be sure to enter the Tresidder Package Center as your mailing address — ballots can't be sent to your dorm.

If you’re registered to vote at your campus address, you shouldn't have a problem! You will still be able to cast your ballot in California. If you’re not registered to vote at your Stanford address, you should make sure you're registered at whatever address you will live at on Election Day. Check out our Create a Voting Plan section for more information about deciding where to vote.

Check our Create a Voting Plan section to be directed to information about your state, or go to https://www.vote411.org/ and select your state. If you live in California, you can use this tool.

Absolutely! You’ll need to provide an address when you register to vote – this is used to assign your voting districts and to send any election mail. Homeless registrants can list a shelter address, or can include the address where they sleep most often, like a street corner or park address. Check out this resource for more information.

Every voter has the right to cast a private and independent ballot, including voters with disabilities. If you want to learn more about what your voting rights are or were denied the right to vote because of your disability, you can find your state’s National Disability Rights Network member agency here. Additional resources for voters with disabilities can be found through the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and Nonprofit VOTE.

Yes, if you have changed your address, changed your name, or need to change your political party, you must re-register. You can do this here. Check out our Register to Vote and Create a Voting Plan sections for more information.

Depends on where you live, but most states require some form of identification either when you register and/or when you vote. You can check the voter I.D. laws in your state here. Check out our Create a Voting Plan page for more information about casting your ballot.

The Undergraduate Package Center at Tresidder does not accept outgoing mail. You can mail your ballot from the US Post Office next to the bookstore at 531 Lasuen Mall, which also has a mailbox in front. There are 2 other mailboxes on campus: one on 400 Santa Teresa St near the Stanford Humanities Center and at 300 Pasteur Dr at the entrance to Stanford Hospital. Most states send absentee ballots with prepaid postage. In the event you need a stamp and can't find anyone with one, visit the US Post Office on campus.