How do I register to vote in Minnesota?

Register at the official Minnesota voter registration site: https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx

Is proof of citizenship required to register in Minnesota?

No proof of citizenship is required. Standard ID (driver's license or SSN) is sufficient.

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Register to vote in Minnesota

Deadlines, ID requirements, and the official state registration link — all in one place.

Wrong state?

Same-Day Registration

Registration Methods

Online · Mail · In Person

✓ Same-Day Registration Available

You can register at your polling place on Election Day

✓ Automatic Voter Registration

You may be automatically registered when you interact with DVS and other agencies. Check your registration status to confirm.

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ID Requirements in Minnesota

What you'll need to register

Standard ID Required

No proof of citizenship required. A state-issued ID, driver's license number, or last 4 digits of your Social Security number is sufficient.

What you'll need

Valid government-issued photo ID
Proof of residence (utility bill, bank statement, etc.)

How to register

Online Registration Register at the official Minnesota voter registration portal.
Register Online in Minnesota →

Links go directly to Minnesota's official state registration site.

Three steps to your registration

Simple. Fast. Official.

Check your deadline

Most states require registration days or weeks before Election Day. Same-day registration is available in many states.

Gather your ID

You'll need a state ID or driver's license number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.

Register officially

Use the official state link above. Online registration takes about five minutes and you'll receive confirmation.

Why it matters

Your vote is your voice

From local school board elections to national races, your registration is the first step to making it count. We built this site to make sure the process is never confusing, never misleading, and never harder than it needs to be.