At a Glance: North Dakota
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North Dakota Voting Rules
North Dakota is the only state without voter registration.Voter Registration Form:
This is a Voter’s Affidavit. Forms can be found here.
Deadline to Register:
Election Day, November 4.
Voter Eligibility:
U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on the day of an election, a legal North Dakota resident, and a resident in the precinct for 30 days preceding the election.
Identification Requirements:
Identification requirements can be viewed here.
Where to Turn in Your Registration:
Local County Auditor
How to Register Others:
Is not possible in North Dakota
Absentee Voting:
No excuse required. Voter must mail, fax, or deliver in person an application for an absentee ballot to the local county Auditor.
Begin the Application Process
Dates: Ballots must be returned or postmarked by the day before the election.
Early Vote:
Some counties, during the 15 days prior to an election, open an early voting precinct so that voters of the county can stop by and vote whenever they happen to be near the voting location. Find yours at this website.
For More Information
Secretary of State State of North Dakota; 600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108; Bismarck ND 58505-0500;Phone: 701-328-4146;
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Info about veterans, voting in other states, etc.
Please see this website for more information on U.S. Military Voter Services and voting overseas.
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Visit North Dakota's state home page.