Nevada is now a universal vote by mail state, so all registered voters will receive a ballot by mail and no request is necessary. Voted ballots must be received by 7pm on Election Day (if hand delivered), or postmarked by Election Day in order to be counted. You can sign up to track your mail ballot on your Secretary of State website. Contact your local elections office for more information.
Voters who wish to vote in person still have options:
You may opt-out from receiving a mail-in ballot if you wish to vote in person. Do not mail a ballot and vote in person. Voters who vote in person will have two options:
- Early Voting – Early voting begins on 17 days before the election and ends 4 days before the election. Days and hours of operation vary by county. A list of early voting polling places by county can be found here. In order to avoid lines on Election Day, all voters who wish to vote in person are encouraged to vote early.
- Election Day – Polling locations open at 7:00 am on Election Day and remain open until 7:00 pm. As long as you are in line by 7:00 pm, you will be allowed to vote. A list of Election Day polling places by county can be found here.
Identification and Residency Requirements for First Time Voters:
If you are voting for the first time by mail, you must provide a copy of an acceptable form of ID either with your registration application or absentee ballot request form. You must provide proof of identity and residency. Acceptable forms of ID are:
- A current and valid Nevada driver’s license
- A current and valid ID card
- A current and valid ID card issued by a branch of the Armed Forces of the US
- A current and valid ID card issued by a sheriff of a Nevada county to an employee as a condition of employment by certain business enterprises
- A current and valid ID card issued by an agency of the State of Nevada or political subdivision thereof or the US, including, without limitation, a public school, college or university
- A current and valid student ID card from an accredited private school, college or university
- A current and valid US passport
- A current and valid insurance plan ID card which the county clerk determines, in his or her discretion, to be a reliable indication of the true name and identity of the person
- A current and valid tribal ID card
IDs establishing residency may include:
- Any form of ID listed above
- Current and valid utility bill, including, without limitation, a bill for electricity, gas, oil, water, sewer, septic, telephone, cellular telephone or cable TV
- Current and valid bank or credit union statement
- Current and valid paycheck
- Current and valid income tax return
- Current and valid statement concerning mortgage, rental or lease of a residence
- Current and valid motor vehicle registration
- Current and valid document issued by a governmental agency
- Current and valid property tax statement
- Any other official article which the county clerk determines, in his or her discretion, to be a reliable indication of the true residential address of the person
Overseas citizens and U.S. military personnel can find information on how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the Overseas Vote Foundation.
