Voter Registration in Maryland
Voter registration is governed in Maryland by state law and the federal National Voter Registration Act (commonly known as "motor voter").
General Information for Voter Registration in Maryland
Qualifications
To register to vote in the State of Maryland, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Reside in Maryland
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony (or have rights restored)
- Have not been legally declared "mentally incompetent" by a court
Voter registration is also available from your local County Board of Registrars. You may also obtain voter registration services at the following state and local government offices and agencies:
- Driver's licensing office
- County and select municipal public libraries
- Department of Human Resources
- WIC Program, Department of Public Health
- Medicaid Agency
- Department of Rehabilitation Services
The postcard voter registration form is also available at:
- Public 4-year universities
- Select private 4-year universities
- Driver's licensing office
- County and select municipal public libraries
- Department of Human Resources
- WIC Program, Department of Public Health
- Medicaid Agency
- Department of Rehabilitation Services
If you have questions about voter registration in Maryland, you may contact us using the information found here. You may also contact the following officials by phone or by mail:
http://www.elections.state.md.us/about/county_boards.html