To register to vote, you must be
- 18 years of age or older at the time of the next election
- a United States citizen
- a resident of Colorado for 22 days immediately before the election at which you intend to vote
- not serving a sentence of confinement, detention, or parole for a felony conviction
How and When to Register
Colorado law allows you to register to vote through Election Day. But note that how you register to vote matters. The appropriate deadlines are:
- You may submit an application through the mail, a voter registration agency, a local driver's license examination facility, or a voter registration drive no later than 22 days before an election.
- You may register through Go Vote Colorado through the 8th day before the election.
- You may register to vote by appearing in-person at a voter service and polling center through Election Day.
- You may change or withdraw your party affiliation no later than 29 days before the election.
Where to Register
Registering to vote is free and easy. Go online to the Secretary of State's website: GoVoteColorado.com
Acceptable Identification Forms Colorado law requires identification at the polls and for first time voters who vote by mail-in ballot.
Registered voters are required to present one of the following forms of identification at their polling places.
- Valid Colorado driver's license
- Valid picture identification card
- Valid U.S. passport
- Valid U.S. military ID
- Copy of current utility bill or paycheck or government check showing address
- FAA photo pilot's license
- Certified documentation of naturalization
- Valid Medicare or Medicaid card
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Valid student ID card with photo
Are You Still Registered?
You are registered if you voted in the last general elections and have not moved, or if you have registered since that date. If you have moved, you are required to change your address with the County Clerk. If you did not vote in the last two general elections, you may be declared "inactive" and may need to re-register or reactivate your voting status. Verify your status with the County Clerk at least 29 days prior to Election Day.