Louisiana (LA)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: LA driver's license or special ID card number, or last 4 of SSN (full SSN may be provided voluntarily). First-time mail registrants without DL/SSN must attach a copy of a photo ID or a document showing name and address (utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government document). Louisiana passed a proof-of-citizenship law in 2024 but has not yet fully implemented it.

To Vote: Photo ID required

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting runs from 14 to 7 days before election day.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

Absentee ballot available; excuse required.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored 5 years after completion of sentence (incarceration, probation, and parole) without a new felony conviction.

Documentation Needed

• Valid photo ID
• Proof of residency

Sources

• Louisiana Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Louisiana