Vermont (VT)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 17)

ID Requirements

To Register: VT driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. Without these, first-time mail/online registrants must include a copy of a valid photo ID or a document showing name and residential address (utility bill, bank statement, government document). No ID required to vote.

To Vote: No ID required (first-time voters who registered by mail may be asked for 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.

In-person early voting available at town clerk offices 45 days before election. Ballots mailed to all registered voters.

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.

No disenfranchisement. Incarcerated individuals may vote (Vermont never revokes voting rights for criminal conviction).

Documentation Needed

• Driver's license number or last 4 of SSN

Additional Notes

Vermont allows incarcerated individuals to vote, along with Maine and DC.

Sources

• Vermont Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Vermont