Vermont is a leader in protecting the right to vote and implementing policies (such as Same Day, Automatic, and Online Voter Registration) that makes voting easy and accessible to all its citizens.
Registering to Vote in Vermont
Voter registration in Vermont has never been easier. You can register to vote any day of the year, including on Election Day. To vote in Vermont there are a few rules, you must be a U.S. citizen, a state/town resident, 18 years or older, and you must take the Voter’s Oath. If you are registering for the first time by mail or online, you will need to submit a copy of your ID or acceptable documents (current utility bill or bank statement or other government document) along with your application. If you register to vote online or by mail, you will be given the Voter’s Oath at the polls the first time you vote. You do not have to choose party affiliation in the State of Vermont.
Safe At Home
If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, you can apply to the Safe At Home program for a substitute address and protected records service.
Checking Your Registration Status
If you are not sure whether you are registered to vote, you can check your registration status online or call your Town or City Clerk.
Where to Vote
Polls open between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and polls close at 7:00 p.m. My Voter Page shows your polling station and the hours polls are open. Read more Voter FAQs at the Vermont Secretary of State website.
Vermont Early or Absentee Ballot Voting
Voting early is quick and easy. Walk into your Town Clerk’s office after ballots are delivered, request a ballot, complete and return it to your Clerk. You can request a ballot by phone, mail, or online.
Accessibility
If you have a disability, ask to use the OmniBallot Tablet Accessible Voting System at the polls. This offers you three options – a touchpad on the screen, keypad with braille, or paddle system. After you make your selections, you will receive a printed paper ballot showing your choices. You can also access OmniBallot Online from anywhere so you can complete your ballot, print and return it by mail or in person to the Town/City Clerk or your polling place. Read more about voting rights as a person with a disability.
Learn More
Learn more about how to vote in our state through these resources from the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State:
Watch the video, How to Register and Vote in Vermont Elections
Most important… get out and actually vote…make sure you make your opinion heard at the ballot box. The very act of voting is a personal statement of self-worth and concern for others. It matters.
Richard Sheir, Montpelier