Washington (WA)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: WA driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. Without these, can still register but provisionally; ballot not counted until qualifying ID provided to county elections office. Online registration requires a WA DL or state ID. Automatic voter registration through state agencies requires proof of citizenship during the qualifying transaction.

To Vote: Signatures verified on mail ballots; no ID needed at ballot 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 by mail. Ballots mailed 18 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.

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 once no longer under Department of Corrections supervision.

Documentation Needed

• WA DL number or last 4 of SSN

Additional Notes

Washington conducts all elections by mail.

Sources

• Washington Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Washington