Utah (UT)
Eligibility
Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)
ID Requirements
To Register: UT driver's license or state ID number (required for online registration), or last 4 of SSN. Without these, register by paper form mailed to county clerk with alternative ID. Under HB 300 (effective Nov 2025), mail ballot returns must include last 4 digits of DL/ID/SSN.
To Vote: Valid ID required (photo or non-photo with name and address)
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 primarily by mail. In-person voting available 14 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. Under HB 300, universal vote-by-mail will be phased out by 2029; voters will need to opt in starting Jan 1, 2029.
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 (people on probation or parole may vote).
Documentation Needed
- Valid ID
- Proof of residency for same-day registration
Additional Notes
Utah conducts elections primarily by mail. HB 300 (effective Nov 2025) requires mail ballot returns to include last 4 digits of DL/ID/SSN and phases out universal vote-by-mail by 2029.
Recent News
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Utah Republicans Push Election Bills to Increase Transparency and Improve Voter Verification
The 2026 Utah legislative session features SB194 proposing voter verification with state ID numbers and an opt-in voter roll process.
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Utah Becomes the Sixth State with a New Congressional Map Ahead of 2026 Elections
Utah adopted a new congressional redistricting map ahead of the 2026 elections.
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By-Mail Ballots Now Have Tighter Deadlines in Utah
Utah law now requires mail ballots to be in clerks' possession by 8 p.m. on election night regardless of postmark.
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Utah Lawmakers Move to Set Higher Bar for Ballot Initiatives
Utah legislature advanced measures to raise the approval threshold for citizen-initiated ballot measures.
Sources
Recent Legislation
- HB 300 (2025) Requires ID number on returned mail ballots and phases out universal vote-by-mail by 2029 Enacted, mail ballot ID effective Nov 2025; full phase-out by Jan 2029
Last verified: Feb 25, 2026
Change Log
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Recent NewsAdded recent news items -
Mail-In VotingAdded note about HB 300 phase-out of universal vote-by-mail by 2029 per recent review