Oregon (OR)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: OR driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. Without these, must provide a copy of acceptable ID showing name and address (photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government document). Oregon's automatic voter registration (Motor Voter) only registers those who provided proof of citizenship during DMV transactions.

To Vote: Signatures verified on mail ballots; no ID needed at drop sites

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.

All elections conducted entirely by mail. Ballots mailed 14–18 days before election.

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-mail election state. Every registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot.

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 incarceration.

Documentation Needed

• Oregon DL number or last 4 of SSN

Additional Notes

Oregon pioneered vote-by-mail in 1998. Automatic voter registration through the DMV.

Sources

• Oregon Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Oregon