If you are a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and live in North Dakota, you have the right to vote! Anyone who has lived in North Dakota for 30 days prior to Election Day can vote.
North Dakota does not require voter registration, but you do need to have a valid form of identification that can be used for voting. This means you should make sure you have proper identification with you before you go to the polls to vote.
Voting Options
North Dakota allows voters to choose how to vote based on what is most convenient for them.
- You can vote absentee.
- You can vote in-person at an early voting location.
- You can vote in-person on Election Day.
Learn more about your options for voting on the How Do I Vote page.
Acceptable Forms of ID For Voting
North Dakota is the only state without voter registration as our Voter ID Law requires a valid form of ID to vote. Valid forms of ID that can be used for voting are:
- North Dakota Driver's License
- North Dakota Non-Driver's License
- Tribal ID or Tribal Letter
- Long-Term Care Certificate
Learn more about voter ID requirements on the Forms of Voter ID page.
Voting with a Disability
Learn more about the accessibility of North Dakota’s elections from the North Dakota Protection & Advocacy Project.
Election Day Conduct
Certain conduct is prohibited within 100 feet of an open polling location. This is called electioneering.
- Individuals may not attempt to persuade any voter for or against a candidate, political party, or ballot issue within 100 feet of a polling place while open for voting.
- Political badges, buttons, insignias, or other items may not be worn within 100 feet from the entrance of a polling place or in the polling place while it is open for voting.