You must meet the following qualifications to register to vote:
Voter registration deadlines are determined by the date of election.
Nebraska does not allow same day registration.
April 22, 2022 is the registration deadline for the 2022 primary election.
October 21, 2022 Is the registration deadline for the 2022 general election.
In Person Registration Deadlines
Deadlines for registration at the County Clerk/Election Commissioner's Office are prior to 6 p.m. and determined by the election date.
More Resources
Complete an online voter registration at NEReg2Vote (English) or NERegVote (Spanish).
Mail-in Registration
An online voter registration application can be printed and mailed to your county's election office. Addresses of your county election office are listed on the form.
Your political party affiliation
Failure to vote in a previous election does not require re-registration
Voter Registration Cancellation Forms
The County Clerk/Election Commission in each County maintains the voter rolls. To remove someone from a voter roll, contact the local County Clerk/Election Commissioner.
Voter Cancellation form (English) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable PDF
Voter Cancellation form (Spanish) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable
There is no waiting period to register to vote in Nebraska. You can register to vote the same day you become a Nebraska resident.
Here are some convenient ways to register to vote in Nebraska:
Complete an online voter registration at NEReg2Vote (English) or NERegVote (Spanish). This application is available 24/7 and accessible by computer as well as mobile devices.
In Person Registration
You may register in person at your county election office. You do not need to bring anything with you to register to vote at the county election office.
You may register in person through the state Department of Motor Vehicles when applying for or renewing your driver's license. Additionally, you can complete an online voter registration through the DMV when you renew or order a duplicate driver’s license.
You may also register through the state Department of Health and Human Services and State Department of Education at the time of application, review or change of address in connection with public programs.
An online voter registration application can be printed for your use. You must mail your application to your county election office. Addresses for the offices are listed on the form.
If registering for the first time in Nebraska by mail, please provide a copy of a current and valid photo ID, or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document which is dated within 60 days immediately prior to the date of presentation showing the same name and residence address provided on the voter registration application to avoid delays with your registration.
You must sign your Voter Registration Application before it is returned to your County Clerk/Election Commissioner’s office.
(These forms can be filled out online, but must be Printed and mailed to your county election official)
Mail-in Registration
An online voter registration application can be printed for your use. Applications must be mailed to your county's election office. Addresses of your county election office are listed on the form.
If registering for the first time in Nebraska by mail, please provide a copy of a current and valid photo ID, or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document which is dated within 60 days immediately prior to the date of presentation showing the same name and residence address provided on the voter registration application to avoid delays with your registration.
You must sign your Voter Registration Application before it is returned to your County Clerk/Election Commissioner’s office.
Voter Forms
Voter Registration form (English) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable PDF
Click here for Voter Registration FAQ
Voter registration form (Spanish) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable PDF
Click here fore Voter Registration FAQ
Early Voting Forms
Early Voting form (English) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable PDF
Click here for Early Voting FAQ
Early voting form (Spanish) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable PDF\
Click here fore Early voting FAQ
Voter Registration Cancellation Forms
Voter Cancellation form (English) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable PDF
Voter Cancellation form (Spanish) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable
(These forms can be filled out online, but must be Printed and mailed to your county election official)
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Where to vote
Each voter must cast their ballot at their assigned polling place. You can find the location of your polling place by contacting you county clerk/election commissioner, or check Voterview.
Whenever you register or re-register to vote your county clerk/ election commissioner will inform you of your polling place location. Your voting card informs inform you of your polling place and voting districts.
Polls
Polls are open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Central Time Zone and from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. in the Mountain Time Zone.
No, voting cards or IDs do not to be presented to election officials in order to vote.
Unless mailed in registration that did not provide ID or address verification must present the following:
Failure to re-register
Voting
At you assigned polling place you will be asked by three or more poll workers to check in with:
After verification you will given a ballot. Ballots are filled in by filling in the oval completely.
Receiving Voter Assistance
Assistance from a friend, relative or requested election board workers can assist voters if they:
Additionally ballot marking devices are available at every polling place which allows the voter to:
Campaign at Polling place
No campaigning is allowed within 200 feet from a polling place
Persons may call the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office Election Division
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (888) 727-0007 (toll free)
or (402) 471-2555 to report problems
Becoming an election worker
Contact your county election official's office to learn more about working elections.
Department of Motor Vehicles
Obtaining a Driver’s License
Nebraska is a “no-excuse” state, meaning any registered voter may request an early-voting (absentee) ballot, and is not required to provide a reason.
You can apply for an early-voting ballot by contacting your county election office by mail or by fax. You can print an online early voting application, complete the form, and then mail, fax or scan/take a picture of your application and email it to your county election office. Please remember to write your driver’s license/state ID number on the application or attach a copy of an acceptable form of photo ID or reasonable impediment certification. The last day for an early-voting application to be received is 6 p.m. on the second Friday preceding the election.
All county election offices will accept early-voting applications up to 120 days prior to a statewide primary, general election or special election. However, regular early-voting ballots are not sent out or voted until at least 35 days before a primary or general election and 15 days prior to all other elections. All early-voting ballots whether delivered in person or carrier to the county drop box or by mail must arrive by the close of polls on the day of the election.
Voting in Person.
You can vote early in-person at your county election office for a period prior to an election (30 days prior to a primary or general election and 15 days for all other elections). The day before the election is the last day to vote early in person.
Links
View the Nebraska Early-Voting Application.
The early-voting application should be sent to your county election office. View contact information for Nebraska county election offices.
If you are from out of state and not registered in Nebraska, visit the National Association of Secretaries of State to find the contact information for your state.
Nebraska is a "non-excuse" state- Any voter may request an early voted (absentee) ballet. There is no need to provide a reason.
Early voting form (English) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable PDF
Early voting form (Spanish) - Fillable PDF | Non-fillable PDF
Many organizations offer free rides to polling places. Some of these include:
Where to get more info on candidates and election information can be found in the 2022 Elections site
Jurisdiction |
Offices/Measures That May Appear on the Ballot |
| Federal (even years) |
President/Vice-President (elected every four years; next election in 2024) Senator (elected every six years for staggered terms; next election in 2024) Representative (elected every two years) |
| State (even years) |
Governor/Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Comptroller, Attorney General, Judges of Probate (elected every four years; next election in 2022) State Senator (elected every two years) State Representative (elected every two years) Statewide ballot measures |
| Municipal (odd years) |
School Board and other boards and commissions Mayor or First Selectman Town Clerk Registrar of Voters Tax Collector Treasurer Aldermen or Selectmen Constable Local ballot measures |
The Nebraska Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen is the chief election officer and oversees statewide and local elections.
The Nebraska State Plan Commission implemented the HAVA to implement "ne standards, replace voting systems and improve election administration."
Campaign Reporting Information System provides access to candidates’ election committee and Political Action Committee campaign finance filings
1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) (Asian multilingual assistance)
1-844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) (Arabic)
Find useful voter information including:
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