Important Dates and Election Information
- Voter registration deadline to vote by mail: Tuesday, Oct. 22
- Voter registration deadline to vote in person: Tuesday, Nov. 5
- Early voting: Saturday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Nov. 1
- Last day to submit mail ballot: Tuesday, Nov. 5 (postmarked)
- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Voting at a Glance
- Voter registration: Register or check your registration status on the secretary of state’s website.
- Ballot-by-mail voting: All registered voters will automatically be sent a mail ballot for the general election.
- Early in-person voting: Available to any registered voter. Cast your ballot at any voting location in your county.
- Voting at the polls: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cast your ballot at any voting center or polling location in your county.
Recent Voting Changes in Nevada
- Tribal voters living on a colony or reservation can use Nevada’s Effective Absentee System for Elections (NVEASE) to register to vote, as well as request and submit ballots.
- Redistricting in 2021 may have changed your state legislative and U.S. congressional districts. Use the state’s online tool to find your districts.
- The November ballot will include questions about introducing ranked-choice voting and requiring photo ID for in-person voting.
How to Register to Vote
Register to vote:
- Online: Go to registertovote.nv.gov if you have a current Nevada driver’s license or ID card issued by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
- By mail: Download a form from the secretary of state’s website, or call your county clerk or registrar of voters to request one. Mail the completed form to your county clerk or registrar of voters’ office.
- In person: Register at your county clerk or registrar of voters’ office, at any Department of Motor Vehicles office, or at various social service agencies.
The registration deadline to vote by mail in the general election is Tuesday, Oct. 22. Same-day registration is allowed if you vote in person at early voting locations or your polling place on Election Day.
Verify your voter registration information on the registered voter services page of the secretary of state’s website.
Registering to Vote on Election Day
To register and vote in person at your polling place on Election Day, you’ll need a valid Nevada driver’s license or ID card, or a tribal ID card if it meets certain requirements. Same-day registration is also allowed at early voting locations during the early voting period.
If your license or ID card does not include your current address, you’ll need to provide proof of residence, such as a utility bill, paycheck, bank statement, or other acceptable document listed on the secretary of state’s website.
Check Your Voter Registration Status
You can check your registration status on the registered voter services page of the secretary of state’s website.
Ballot-by-Mail Voting
If you’re a registered voter, you’ll automatically be sent a mail ballot unless you opt out.
Sign up with BallotTrax to receive updates about your ballot, or contact your county clerk or registrar of voters’ office to check on your ballot’s status.
Returning Your Mail Ballot
Return your ballot:
- By mail: Mail your completed ballot in the prepaid return envelope, which you must sign. It must be postmarked by Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5) and received by 5 p.m. on the fourth day after the election.
- In person: Drop your mail ballot off at any drop box or in-person voting location in your county during early voting and on Election Day. The secretary of state’s office recommends only using official drop boxes established by your county clerk or registrar of voters. Locations will be posted on the secretary of state’s website when available.
Voting in Person Before Election Day
You may vote early in person from Saturday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Nov. 1, at any voting location in your county. Find early voting sites and polling locations for your county on the secretary of state’s website.
Voting at the Polls on Election Day
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re in line before the polls close at 7 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote. Find polling locations on the secretary of state’s website.
View sample ballots on the secretary of state’s website when they become available.
Voter Identification on Election Day
If you registered to vote before Election Day, you will not need to show an ID when voting. Check your voter registration status on RegisterToVote.NV.gov before heading to the polls to be sure everything is accurate and up to date.
Find more information on the secretary of state’s website.
Voting with a Disability
Each polling location in Nevada offers at least one accessible voting booth. If you need help using the voting device or marking your ballot, you may choose someone to assist you, as long as that person is not your past or present employer or from your union.
Voters with disabilities may vote absentee online through Nevada’s Effective Absentee System for Elections (NVEASE). Watch this video for detailed instructions.
Find more information about voting with a disability on the secretary of state’s website.
