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How, when and where to register to vote in Iowa
By Shannon McLellan, Lesley Hauler & Caterina Andreano
IOWA
Voter Registration Deadline: Oct. 24, 2020
Same-day registration is available on Election Day
To register to vote in the state of Iowa, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- A U.S. citizen
- An Iowa resident
- At least 17 years old. A person may vote if they will be 18 years old on or before Election Day. In the case of primary elections, a person may vote if they will be 18 years old on or before the corresponding regular election.
You cannot:
- Be a convicted felon (unless your voting rights have been restored)
- Be judged mentally incompetent to vote by a court
- Claim the right to vote in any other place
How to register to vote in Iowa:
- Register online here.
- Print this registration form and mail it here.
- Register in person to vote on Election Day at your polling location.
- Same-day registration is available on Election Day at your polling place. You must prove who you are and where you live at the polling place. A valid Iowa driver’s license with your current address works best, but find other forms of IDs accepted, and more information on polling places here.
- Click here for more information on voter registration in Iowa.
Check if you're registered to vote here.