At a Glance: Vermont

Vermont Voting Rules

Voter Registration Form:
Forms can be found here.

Deadline to Register:
6 days before Election Day (October 29).

Voter Eligibility:
You are a citizen of the United States, are a resident of Vermont and a resident of the town in which you apply to be added to the checklist, take, or have previously taken, the Voter's Oath (formerly called the "Freeman's Oath"), and are 18 years of age or older (or will be eighteen on or before the day of election).

Identification Requirements:
Vermont Driver's License Number must go on your registration form. If you do not have a Vermont Driver's License Number or if your license is suspended, include the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.

Where to Turn in Your Registration:
Once it is completed you must submit the form to the Town or City Clerk in the town or city in which you reside (visit here for more information.) You must take the Voter’s Oath in front of a notary, and have the notary sign the form if you have not voted in Vermont before. You will also be given an opportunity to register to vote when you register your car, get a driver’s license or renew your registration or license.

How to Register Others:
To conduct a voter registration drive in Vermont you must become a Notary. If you are 18 years old you can become a notary by filling out a form at the Superior Court in your county and returning it with a fee of $20. The other option is to contact a Justice of the Peace who might be willing to help in your registration drive by notarizing registration forms. Completed registration forms must be returned to the town clerk where the applicant lives before the filing deadline for the next election.

Absentee Voting:
Absentee voting is available. No excuse required. The ballot must be returned to the Town Clerk by the day before Election Day (Nov. 3) or to a polling place on Election Day.
Begin the Application Process
Dates: Begins 30 days prior to Election Day (October 5). Request can be made until 5:00 the day before Election Day (November 3).

Early Vote:
Yes, Early Vote is available. No excuse required. Early Vote begins October 6th.

For More Information
Vermont Secretary of State
Elections Division
26 Terrace Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-1101
In-State: (800) 439-8683
Outside VT: (802) 828-2464
FAX: 802-828-5171

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