Tennessee (TN)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may register at 17 if turning 18 by election day)

ID Requirements

To Register: TN driver's license or state ID number; if no DL/ID, the full SSN is requested. TN is one of five states that may collect the full 9-digit SSN. If neither, must show ID when first voting. Online registration requires SSN plus either a TN DL or TN Dept of Safety ID.

To Vote: Photo ID required (state or federal government-issued)

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 20 to 5 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.

Restoration process varies by felony type and conviction date. Generally must apply for restoration after completion of sentence and payment of restitution.

Documentation Needed

• Valid state or federal government-issued photo ID

Sources

• Tennessee Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Tennessee