* Voting

Who can vote?

• An American citizen who is at least 18 years of age can vote.
• Some states/territories don't allow convicted felons to vote. The specifics of the laws differ from state to state, and a felon may be eligible to have voting rights restored. For more information, contact your state/territorial election office.

How do I register to vote? 

• Contact your local government election department.
• Your state/territorial election office may also be able to provide information about where you can register in your state.
• The National Mail Voter Registration Form is the one document that allows you to register to vote from anywhere in the U.S.
• If you are outside of the U.S., you can get information online from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) or call an international FVAP hotline.

Where can I vote?

• A polling place or polling station is where you go to cast a ballot.
• Contact your local government election department for information on your polling station.
• Your state/territorial election office may also be able to provide information about where you should go to vote.

Can I vote if I can't make it to my registered polling station?

• You can request an absentee ballot.
• An absentee ballot allows you to vote before the election. After you vote, you can return the ballot by mail to your local election officials.

How can I report voter fraud and voter registration fraud?
There are several places you may report voter fraud/voter registration fraud:

• Your state/territorial election office.
• A local Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) office.
• A local U.S. Attorney's office.
• The Public Integrity Section of the Department of Justice's Criminal Division.

How do I report a problem with a voting machine at a polling station?
First, let your local poll workers know if you're having a problem using a machine. You can also contact your state/territorial election office.

Additional Resources:

• Voting and Elections
• Voting Accessibility - resources for voters with disabilities and voting information in languages other than English
• Complaints: Voting Discrimination
• Election Day
• Vote411.org
• Voting System Testing and Certification
• Federal Election Commission (FEC)
• Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/us6bUw