Voter Eligibility

To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A legal resident of Washington state for at least 30 days prior to election day
• At least 18 years old by election day
• Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
• Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction
• Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction

It's easy and secure to register online, by mail with a paper form, or at a county elections office. Check your registration at VoteWA.gov.

Effective January 1st, 2022, if you were convicted of a felony in Washington State, another state, or in federal court, your right to vote will be restored automatically as long as you are not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison.

Additional Information

Voting in Washington State brochure

Felony Conviction and Voting Rights Restoration brochure