For more information, please visit the Voting and Elections guide of Pennsylvania.
To use the online voter registration system you must have a current and valid driver’s license, learner’s permit or non-driver photo identification card issued by the PA Department of Transportation (PA DOT).
Online registration form (in English and Spanish).
Printable forms (in English and Spanish).
Refer to the box below for information about ID requirements.
Choosing a political party : You may choose a political party affiliation when you register, but it is not required.
To update registration please fill out a registration form.
To cancel registration to vote fill out the following form and mail or present to your county voting office.
County Voting office: Contact your election officials by using this interactive map.
For online voter registration, a Pennsylvania drivers license or state ID is required.Mail-in Registration
An ID is not required for mail-in registration, but you must provide one of the documents listed on the form to verify residence:
If you cannot meet any of the above requirements, you may sign an affidavit and cast a provisional ballot subject to verification of your eligibility to vote.
Since the start of the pandemic in 2020 Governor Wolf has issued Executive Order 2020-02 to allow for mail-in voting.
First-time voters who meet certain requirements must present proof of ID, either with photo or not.
Approved forms of photo ID
If you do not have a photo ID, here are the approved forms of non-photo identification that includes your name and address:
Voters who are not voting for the first time are not required to present ID.
For more information regarding identification needed to vote.
PA DOT Driver and Vehicle Services;
Obtaining a Driver’s License
In order to apply for and receive an absentee ballot, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Application for Absentee Ballot (English) (Spanish/Español) (Traditional Chinese/中文)
Many organizations offer free rides to polling places. Some of these include:
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN)
301 Chestnut St, Suite 300
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 236-8110 | Toll-free: (800) 692-7443
Fax: (717) 236-0192
TDD: (877) 375-7139
Email: drnpa-hbg@disabilityrightspa.org
Web: www.disabilityrightspa.org
CAP
PA Client Assistance Program
1515 Market St, Suite 1300
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 557-7112 | Fax: (215) 557-7602
Email: spenningtonlaw@aol.com
Web: www.equalemployment.org
Where to get more info on candidates; League of Women Voters.
Referenda
Sample ballots
Since each county has different candidates, it is best to go to your own County Election Offices.
Jurisdiction |
Offices/Measures That May Appear on the Ballot |
Dates of other elections and filings can be found on the PA Department of State website.
Campaign Finance Information is through the PA Department of State or the County Election Offices. State fillings are searchable on the following website.
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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