Check your ballot status at VoteWA.gov. Find out what each status means here. If you receive a signature cure form, complete and return it to your county elections office by November 25. County certification is November 26.

Voter Eligibility

To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be: 

  • A citizen of the United States
  • A resident of Washington state
  • At least 18 years old
    • If you are 16 or 17, you can sign up as a Future Voter and be automatically registered to vote when you qualify
  • Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
  • Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction
  • Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction

It's easy and secure to register online, by mail with a paper form, or at a county elections office. Check your registration at VoteWA.gov.

Effective January 1st, 2022, if you were convicted of a felony in Washington State, another state, or in federal court, your right to vote will be restored automatically as long as you are not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison.

Additional Information

Voting in Washington State brochure

American Sign Language Video: Voting in Washington and why your signature is important 

Felony Conviction and Voting Rights Restoration brochure

Future Voter FAQ