Nevada (NV)
Eligibility
Age: 18 (may pre-register at 17)
ID Requirements
To Register: NV driver's license or state ID number, last 4 of SSN, or tribal ID number (for in-person registration). Tribal ID number is explicitly accepted as a primary alternative to DL/SSN. If none, county clerk assigns a unique ID number. Online registration requires a NV DL or state ID.
To Vote: ID not required for most voters; first-time voters who registered by mail without ID verification must show 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 begins 17 days before election day and ends 4 days before.
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.
All registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot. No 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 automatically upon release from prison.
Documentation Needed
- NV DL number or last 4 of SSN
- Proof of residency for same-day registration
Additional Notes
Nevada automatically mails ballots to all registered voters.
Recent News
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2025 Laws Make Changes to Nevada's Elections and Campaigns
Nevada's 2025 session produced multiple election law changes including language access requirements, tribal voting access expansion, and mail ballot deadline adjustments.
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Nevada Appropriates $27 Million for Unified Voter Registration System
Nevada appropriated over $27 million to merge all counties into a single Voter Registration Election Management Solution system.
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Nevada SB 421 Expands Tribal Reservation Voting Access
Senate Bill 421 requires clerks to recruit and train election board officers for polling places on tribal reservations.
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Nevada AB 367 Creates Language Access Coordinator for Elections
Assembly Bill 367 creates a language access coordinator and requires voting materials be available in at least seven commonly spoken languages.
Sources
Last verified: Feb 24, 2026
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