North Dakota is unique in that it does not require voter registration, merely proof of residence and ID. North Dakota also allows for anyone to vote by mail and different counties have different early voting hours and locations. Voting absentee/by mail will likely be the best, easiest option for many voters.
To avoid possible postal delays impacting your vote, we recommend mailing your completed ballot back by Tuesday, October 13th. Plan to drop it off by hand after that.
If you are concerned about your absentee ballot returning on time through the mail, visit our other page to learn how to drop your ballot off in person.
North Dakota does not have voter registration. You simply need to bring valid proof of ID and residency to the polls in order to vote.
In Person: No specific deadline
By Mail: No specific deadline. We recommend requesting your ballot at least October 6, 2020
Online: No specific deadline
Absentee ballots must be postmarked (or dropped off in person) by Nov. 2 and received by Nov. 9.
We strongly recommend mailing your ballot much earlier (by October 13th) and, if that's not possible, dropping it off in person. Learn how below or on our other page.
North Dakota should have mailed all voters an absentee ballot application.
No.
No.
To a secure drop-box or County Auditor office by 4pm on Election Day.
An absentee voter may designate an agent. The agent may not, at that time, be a candidate for any office to be voted upon by the absent voter. The agent must provide a signed, written authorization from an applicant.
No person may receive compensation, including money, goods or services, for acting as an agent for an elector, nor may a person act as an agent for more than four electors in any one election.
Approximately October 19th to November 2nd (varies by county)
Varies by county. Voters should contact their county elections office for additional information.
Yes.
Current and valid North Dakota driver’s license or state ID.
Tribal government or Bureau of Indian Affairs-issued ID.
Long-term care certificate (provided by ND facility).
If the valid ID does not include the voter’s birthday or current North Dakota residential address, supplemental documentation must be provided. A list of supplemental documents is available at: https://vip.sos.nd.gov/IDRequirements.aspx
If you are a North Dakota resident living outside the United States, voting absentee by mail, and do not possess one of the above forms of ID, you may use your passport or military ID.
If you have a disability that prevents you from traveling to obtain an acceptable form of ID and are voting absentee by mail, you may use an attester. The attester must provide their name, North Dakota driver’s license, non-driver’s, or tribal identification number, and sign the absentee/mail ballot application form to attest to the applicant’s North Dakota residency and voting eligibility.
North Dakota does not have voter registration. You simply need to bring valid proof of ID and residency to the polls in order to vote.
Varies; opens between 7am & 9am; closes between 7pm & 9pm
If you are in line when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Don't leave!
At least one county (Burleigh) is reducing the number of polling places.
Yes.
Current and valid North Dakota driver’s license or state ID.
Tribal government or Bureau of Indian Affairs-issued ID.
Long-term care certificate (provided by ND facility).
If the valid ID does not include the voter’s birthday or current North Dakota residential address, supplemental documentation must be provided. A list of supplemental documents is available at: https://vip.sos.nd.gov/IDRequirements.aspx
If you are a North Dakota resident living outside the United States, voting absentee by mail, and do not possess one of the above forms of ID, you may use your passport or military ID.
If you have a disability that prevents you from traveling to obtain an acceptable form of ID and are voting absentee by mail, you may use an attester. The attester must provide their name, North Dakota driver’s license, non-driver’s, or tribal identification number, and sign the absentee/mail ballot application form to attest to the applicant’s North Dakota residency and voting eligibility.