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September 1, 2020

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Delaware Voter Information

Delaware voter registration

First thing’s first, let’s check if you’re registered to vote. Once you’ve filled out this form, scroll down for instructions on how to register or vote if you’re already registered.

Delaware voter registration

Voter registration deadlines

  • In Person: 24 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Postmarked 24 days before Election Day.
  • Online: The fourth Saturday before Election Day.

Election day registration

N/A

Voter registration rules

To register in Delaware you must:

  • be a citizen of the United States;
  • be a permanent resident of Delaware;
  • be at least 18 years old on the date of the next general election;
  • not be mentally incompetent;
  • if you are a felon, you are eligible to vote as long as you have served your sentence (including parole) and your convictions were not for disqualifying felonies: murder and manslaughter (except vehicular homicide), sexual offenses, or crimes against public administration involving bribery or improper influence or abuse of office.

How to register to vote in Delaware

  1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
  3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
  4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

Registering with felony status

If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.

Delaware absentee ballots

Absentee ballot application deadlines

  • In Person: Received 4 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Received 4 days before Election Day.
  • Online: Received 4 days before Election Day.

Voted absentee ballots are due

Received Election Day.

Absentee ballot rules

You may vote by absentee ballot in Delaware if:

  • You are in the public service of the United States or the State of Delaware and are unable to come to the polls
  • Your business or occupation prevents you from coming to the polls, including if your occupation is the care of a family member who is at home due to illness, disability, or injury
  • You are a student who is away at college or university
  • You are incarcerated but otherwise eligible to vote.
  • You are on vacation
  • The tenets or teachings of your religion prevent you from coming to the polls
  • You are experiencing a temporary or permanent illness or physical disability

How to get an absentee ballot in Delaware

  1. Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
  2. Sign and date the form. This is very important!
  3. Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We’ll provide the mailing address for you.
  4. All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. Your Local Election Office will also let you fax or email the application.
  5. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  6. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

Once you get your absentee ballot in Delaware

  1. Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
  2. Sign and date where indicated.
  3. Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
  4. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.

delaware early voting

Early voting starts in Delaware

N/A. Delware does not have in-person early voting or no-excuse absentee voting.

Early voting ends in Delaware

N/A. Delware does not have in-person early voting or no-excuse absentee voting.

Delaware voter ID

In-person voter ID requirements

You are not required to show ID to vote in person in Delaware, but bring one of the following if you have it to speed up the process:

  • A current Delaware Drivers License or State ID
  • U. S. passport
  • Signed social security card, polling place card, or vehicle registration
  • Signed credit card with photo
  • A similar document that identifies you by photo or signature If you don’t bring any ID, you’ll need to fill out a form before you can vote.

Absentee voter ID requirements

If you’re not voting for the first time in Delaware, you don’t need to provide ID to vote by mail.

If you’re a first time Delaware voter who registered by mail and you didn’t provide ID when you registered, you’ll need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:

  • A copy of a current photo ID showing your name and photograph
  • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
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