How to Register to Vote in Washington

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find your driver's license or state identification card.

   You will need this number in order to choose the online registration method.
   
   If you do not have this card with a Washington-issued ID number on it, you will need to register by mail or in person with a different form of ID.
   
   Online and mail voter registrations can be submitted up to 1 month before an election.
   
   In-person registrations can be completed up to 8 days before an election.
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   Step 2: Go to the Washington Secretary of State's voter registration page

   ,,, You must confirm that you are a US citizen and you will be over the age of 18 on election day.
   
   In addition, you cannot be detained for a felony or have a guardianship.
   
   You must be a legal resident of Washington state.
   
   This can be proven using your state-issued ID. , Enter the online security "captcha" code at the bottom of the page to continue. ,, This will serve as your digital signature. , You should receive confirmation by mail and a mail-in ballot option with each election.
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   Step 3: https://wei.sos.wa.gov/agency/osos/en/voterinformation/pages/registertovote.aspx.

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   Step 4: Click on the option to register online.

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   Step 5: Press the button to start a new registration.

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   Step 6: Confirm your Washington voter eligibility with several pages of questions.

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   Step 7: Fill in your legal name

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   Step 8: date of birth

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   Step 9: gender and driver's license or ID number on the next page.

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    Step 10: List any addresses where you were formerly registered to vote in Washington or another state.

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    Step 11: Confirm that the information is true and correct.

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    Step 12: Submit your Washington voter registration.

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