Nevada Ballot Guide

Voter Registration Deadline

By Mail: May 17 (postmarked by May 17, 2022)

In-Person: Tuesday, June 14

Online: Thursday, June 9

Same-Day Registration: Tuesday, June 14

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot

Voters registered by May 31 will automatically receive a ballot by mail unless they have opted out.* 

• *Individuals registering June 1 or later will not be sent a Mail Ballot and will have to vote in-person (except for an emergency)
  

See “Voting by Mail” section for more info

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Deadline to Return Absentee Ballot

June 14, 2022, no later than 7 p.m. PT.

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Early Voting

Begins: Saturday, May 28, 2022

Ends: Friday, June 10, 2022

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Election Day Voting

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT.

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How do I register to vote?

In Nevada, you can register to vote in 4 ways:

• Online with our voter registration tool.
• In-person at the DMV.
• By mail, using this fillable voter registration PDF.
• Same-day registration at early voting sites during the early voting period and on Election Day

Can I register online to vote?

Yes, you can register online with our voter registration tool.

What are the residency requirements for voting? Do I have to prove my residence?

To register to vote in Nevada, you must live in the county where you are registering, and have resided there for at least 30 days prior to the date of the election and have continuously lived in your precinct 10 days before the election.

When registering to vote in Nevada:

• If you have an NV driver’s license or non-operator identification number, provide this number. 
• If you do not have an NV driver’s license or ID card, then provide the last four digits of your social security number.
• If you have neither an NV driver’s license, NV DMV ID card, or a social security number and you are registering to vote for the first time in Nevada, attach a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or another government document that shows your name and address to your voter registration application. 

Can I register to vote when I show up at the polls? (Same-day registration)

Yes. Same-day registration allows a voter to register for the first time or update their existing registration on the same day they vote.

If you use the same-day registration process, you must have a valid Nevada driver’s license or ID card and you must vote in-person at a polling location.

Nevada has same-day registration on Election Day.

Do I need to provide a photo ID when I register to vote?

If you’re registering to vote online or using Same Day Registration, you will need a Nevada driver’s license or ID number. The mail-in registration form requires your Nevada driver’s license or ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.

If you are using Same Day Registration but your license or ID does not show your current residential address, you must also present one document proving your residence, which can include:

• a copy of a current utility bill
• bank statement
• government check
• or other government document that shows your name and current residence address

Can I vote if I’ve been convicted of a felony?

Any Nevada resident who is convicted of a felony is immediately restored the right to vote upon the individual’s release from prison (even if the individual was convicted of a felony in another state or in a federal court).  There is no waiting period or action required by the individual.  The restoration of voting rights is automatic and immediate upon the individual’s release from prison, regardless of the category of felony committed or whether the individual is still on either parole or probation.

Learn more about voting with a felony conviction. 

Can college students register to vote in the county where they attend school?

Students have a decision about where to register to vote.

You have a right to register to vote at the address you consider the place where you live, whether that is your family’s home or the place where you attend school. You should update your registration anytime this home address changes.

Keep in mind that you may register and vote in only one county/state per election. Once you are registered, you will receive a voter registration card by mail from your County Clerk/Registrar of Voters office, as well as a sample ballot prior to the Primary or General Elections.

Does Nevada allow pre-registration?

A person 17 years old but less than 18 years old, can pre register to vote using any of the means available for a person to register to vote, including online.

A person who has pre registered to vote is automatically deemed registered to vote on their 18th birthday unless the person’s pre registration is canceled.

Who can vote by mail?

All voters registered at their current address by May 31 are eligible to vote by mail and will automatically be sent a ballot by mail unless they have opted out of vote by mail previously. 

Individuals registering or updating their address June 1 or later will not be sent a Mail Ballot and will have to vote in-person (except for an emergency). 

A voter may opt out of receiving a Mail Ballot no later than 60 days before the election by completing and submitting a Mail Ballot Preference Form (April 15, 2022). The voter must opt back in if they wish to receive a Mail Ballot if they have previously opted out.

Voting by Mail for Military/Overseas Voters

A voter must use the address of their last place of residence in Nevada or, in the case of a dependent, the address of their parent or guardian’s last place of residence in Nevada.

Nevada’s Effective Absentee System for Elections (EASE) is available for use by active members of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and dependents, and Nevada voters who reside outside of the country. Find more info here: http://www.nvease.gov/

A Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) voter who is not already registered in NV can both register and request an absentee ballot by completing and sending the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form to their local county clerk/register of voters: https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Forms/fpca.pdf

UOCAVA voters also have the option to register online to vote. Voters using this method of registration will have to request an absentee ballot separately, at which time they will provide the registrar of voters their current overseas or military post address.

If registered in Nevada other than through an FPCA, a voter should request by mail, fax, or email an absentee ballot by contacting their county clerk/registrar of voters.

Find additional information here: www.fvap.gov

When is the deadline to request to vote by mail?

The deadline to submit an absentee ballot request form for the 2022 statewide primary is May 17, 2022.

Are there other requirements to apply to vote by mail, like witnesses or a Secretary of State account?

Voters registered by May 31 will receive a ballot by mail. Individuals registering June 1 or later will not be sent a Mail Ballot and will have to vote in-person (except for an emergency).

If you are a first time voter, you may be required to present I.D. for voting if:

• The data you provided on your voter registration application did not match the data on file at the Department of Motor Vehicles or Social Security Administration, as applicable
• You did not respond to the letter that was sent to you notifying you of the discrepancy. Your county clerk will notify you if you are required to provide a copy of your identification with your mail ballot.

Where can I return an absentee or vote-by-mail ballot?

Information on Early Voting locations and hours and drop box locations can be found per county here: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/election-information/2022-election-information/early-voting-sites

NOTE: Counties will continue updating this page as more information is available..

Contact your local elections office for more information. https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/voters/county-clerk-contact-information

How do I fill out an absentee or vote-by-mail ballot?

Fill out your ballot (you don’t need to vote for every office), seal it in its included pre-paid postage envelope, SIGN THE ENVELOPE on the outside, and drop it in the mailbox.

If you don’t sign, your County or City’s Election Department will attempt to contact you to verify your ballot. If you don’t respond, your ballot will NOT be counted.

I requested a mail-in/absentee ballot – can I still vote in person?

All registered voters will receive a ballot by mail before the election. However, if you choose to vote in-person instead, you must surrender the mailed ballot at the polling place.

If you do not have the ballot that was mailed to you, then you must sign an affirmation that you are not voting more than once in the same election.

What is the deadline for sending my ballot back?

Voted ballots must be received by 7pm on Election Day, June 14, (if hand delivered), or postmarked by Election Day in order to be counted.

Where can I find information about voting by mail or absentee?

Find more information about voting by mail/absentee on the Nevada State Board of Elections website.