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How do I register to vote or check my registration?

Town Registrar of Voters (TOWN level - Connecticut has NO county government; voter registration is administered by the Town Registrar of Voters in each of Connecticut's 169 towns)
Step by Step

How to do it

  1. Confirm eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen, Connecticut resident, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and must have completed confinement and parole if previously convicted of a felony
  2. Choose your registration method:
  3. ONLINE: portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/voter-registration (requires Connecticut driver's license or state ID)
  4. BY MAIL: Download form from portal.ct.gov/sots; complete and mail to your Town Registrar of Voters - must be received at least 7 days before Election Day for mail-in registration
  5. IN PERSON: Visit your Town Registrar of Voters office, DMV, or many public assistance offices - standard deadline is 18 days before Election Day for pre-registration
  6. SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: Connecticut has same-day registration - register and vote at an early voting location during early voting, or at a designated Same Day Registration site on Election Day
  7. Receive voter registration card confirming enrollment (for standard registration)
Details

What you need to know

Required Docs
  • Connecticut driver's license or state ID number (for online registration)
  • OR last 4 digits of Social Security number
  • Date of birth and current Connecticut address
Fee
Free STANDARD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 18 days before Election Day (online or in person) MAIL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Received 7 days before Election Day (recommended to mail at least 2 weeks before) SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: Available at early voting locations during early voting period AND at designated sites on Election Day - register and vote same day CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION: portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/check-your-registration EARLY VOTING: Connecticut adopted early voting in 2023 - available for most elections; contact your Town Registrar for specific dates and locations ONLINE OPTION: Yes - portal.ct.gov/sots WHERE TO GO: Town Registrar of Voters office; DMV; many public assistance offices; designated same-day registration sites on Election Day
Online Option
Yes - portal.ct.gov/sots
Where to Go
Town Registrar of Voters office; DMV; many public assistance offices; designated same-day registration sites on Election Day
Connecticut Notes

Important state-specific details

  • Connecticut adopted EARLY VOTING beginning in 2023 - now available for most elections; no excuse required. Early voting period and locations vary by election; contact your town registrar or Secretary of the State at portal.ct.gov/sots.
  • SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: Connecticut allows registering and voting on Election Day itself at designated Same Day Registration sites - bring proof of identity and Connecticut residency (photo ID + proof of address such as utility bill, student ID with address, or similar).
  • Felony conviction: voting rights are restored after completion of confinement AND parole; those on probation (but not confinement/parole) may vote.
  • Absentee voting: available for qualifying reasons (illness, physical disability, absence from town, military service, religious observance); any registered Connecticut voter can also request an absentee ballot - rules expanded in recent elections; verify current rules with your town registrar.
  • Party affiliation: deadline to change party affiliation is typically earlier than the voter registration deadline - check with your town registrar.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Connecticut Secretary of the State, Elections - portal.ct.gov/sots | (860) 509-6100; Town Registrar of Voters (varies by town)