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September 1, 2020

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Massachusetts Voter Information

Massachusetts 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.

Massachusetts voter registration

Voter registration deadlines

  • In Person: 20 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Postmarked 20 days before Election Day.
  • Online: 20 days before Election Day.

Election day registration

N/A

Voter registration rules

To register in Massachusetts you must:

  • be a citizen of the United States
  • be a resident of Massachusetts
  • be 18 years old on or before the next election
  • not have been convicted of corrupt practices in respect to elections
  • not be under guardianship with respect to voting
  • not be currently incarcerated for a felony conviction

How to register to vote in Massachusetts

  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.

Massachusetts absentee ballots

Absentee ballot application deadlines

  • In Person: Received by noon, 1 day before Election Day, but we recommend applying at least 7 days before Election Day

  • By Mail: Received by noon, 1 day before Election Day, but we recommend applying at least 7 days before Election Day

  • Online: N/AIn addition to absentee voting, Massachusetts has early voting by mail available with the following deadlines:

  • In Person: Received by noon, 2 business days before Election Day.

  • By Mail: Received by noon, 2 business days before Election Day.

  • Online: N/A

Voted absentee ballots are due

Received Election Day.

Absentee ballot rules

Any registered Massachusetts voter may apply for a early voting ballot and vote by mail.

How to get an absentee ballot in Massachusetts

  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 Official 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 Massachusetts

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

massachusetts early voting

Early voting starts in Massachusetts

11 days before the election. In light of COVID-19, the state will have more specific instructions on early voting procedures at a later date.

Early voting ends in Massachusetts

The second business day before the election. In light of COVID-19, the state will have more specific instructions on early voting procedures at a later date.

Massachusetts voter ID

In-person voter ID requirements

If you are voting in person in Massachusetts, you may need to show ID if one of the following applies to you:

  • You’re voting for the first time in Massachusetts

  • Your registration status is inactive because you haven’t voted recently

  • The poll worker has some reasonable suspicion that leads them to request ID

  • You have to complete a provisional or challenged ballot at the polls If asked to show an ID to a poll worker, you may show one of the following documents that shows your name and address:

  • A Massachusetts driver’s license

  • A Massachusetts-issued ID

  • A recent utility bill

  • A signed lease

  • A rent receipt

  • A copy of a voter registration affidavit

  • Any other printed identification showing your name and address

Absentee voter ID requirements

If you’re not voting for the first time in Massachusetts or provided ID at the time of registration, you don’t need to provide ID to vote by mail.

If you’re a first time Massachusetts 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 (excluding a voter information card)
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