Massachusetts (MA)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: MA driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. If neither, leave blank and a number is assigned. First-time registrants advised to include a copy of ID showing name and address; if not provided, must show it at first vote.

To Vote: ID not generally required; first-time voters who registered by mail may need ID

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 available for general elections, beginning at least 17 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.

No-excuse mail-in voting available for all registered voters.

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 upon release from incarceration (not while imprisoned for a felony).

Documentation Needed

• DL number or last 4 of SSN
• Proof of residency for same-day registration

Sources

• Massachusetts Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Massachusetts