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How do I register to vote in Louisiana?

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: 2026-05-17

Louisiana revised its felony disenfranchisement statute with Act 636 in 2018, allowing many people on probation or older parole to register, though restrictions remain.

1. Eligibility (La. Const. art. I, § 10; La. R.S. § 18:101)

  • U.S. citizen.
  • 17 years old to register, 18 by Election Day to vote.
  • LA resident.
  • Not under an order of imprisonment for a felony, UNLESS: (a) you have not been incarcerated for 5+ years under the order and (b) you are not on parole/probation for a conviction of a sex offense (Act 636 of 2018; La. R.S. § 18:102(A)(1)(b)).
  • Not under a judgment of full interdiction.

    • 2. How to Register

  • Online: GeauxVote.com (requires Louisiana DL/state ID).
  • Paper: mail to the Registrar of Voters in your parish.
  • In person: parish Registrar of Voters, Office of Motor Vehicles, NVRA agencies.

    • 3. Deadlines

  • In person/mail: 30 days before Election Day.
  • Online: 20 days before Election Day.

    • 4. ID Requirements

  • LA DL/ID or last 4 of SSN at registration.
  • At the polls: photo ID required (La. R.S. § 18:562) — LA DL, LA special ID card, US military ID, or other government photo ID. Voters without ID may sign an affidavit and cast a ballot.

    • 5. College Students

  • May register at school address; LA-issued student/employee photo IDs from LSU and similar accepted, out-of-state IDs not.

    • This is legal information, not legal advice.

    When to Talk to a Lawyer
    • Your registration was denied based on disputed felony status under Act 636
    • You have a felony conviction and need help proving 5-year non-incarceration
    • You were challenged at the polls and your provisional/affidavit ballot was rejected
    Related Statutes & Laws
    • La. Const. art. I, § 10
    • La. R.S. § 18:101
    • La. R.S. § 18:102
    • La. R.S. § 18:135
    • La. R.S. § 18:562
    • La. Act 636 (2018)

    This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.