Register to Vote in Delaware

Delaware voter registration deadlines

• In Person: 24 days before a primary or general election. 10 days before a special election.
• By Mail: 24 days before a primary or general election. 10 days before a special election.
• Online: 24 days before a primary or general election. 10 days before a special election.

Election Day Registration:

N/A

Delaware voter registration rules

To register in Delaware you must:

• be a citizen of the United States
• be a permanent resident of Delaware
• be at least 18 years old on the date of the next general election
• felons are eligible to vote if certain requirements are met: fines and sentence completed at least five years prior to application date; felony convictions can not be disqualifying felonies, which are murder, sexual offenses, or crimes against public administration involving bribery or improper influence or abuse of office
• not be mentally incompetent

Delaware voter registration directions

1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

Helpful voting links

• State Election Website
• Local Election Office: This is the government office responsible for running elections in your region. Theses are the best people to contact if you have any questions at all about voting in your state.
• Find your polling place
• Absentee ballot tracker tool
• Learn more about absentee voting
• Learn more about voter ID