How do I register to vote in Minnesota?

Minnesota has had same-day registration since 1974 and dramatically expanded felony re-enfranchisement with the Restore the Vote Act (2023).

1. Eligibility (Minn. Const. art. VII; Minn. Stat. § 201.014)

U.S. citizen.

18 years old by Election Day (pre-register at 16).

MN resident for 20 days before the election.

Not currently incarcerated for a felony — under the Restore the Vote Act (effective July 1, 2023), Minnesotans on probation, parole, or supervised release may vote (Minn. Stat. § 201.014, subd. 2a).

Not under guardianship with voting rights revoked.

2. How to Register

Online: mnvotes.gov (requires MN DL/ID).

Paper: mail to county auditor or Secretary of State.

In person: county auditor, Department of Vehicle Services, NVRA agencies.

Election Day Registration at your polling place (Minn. Stat. § 201.061, subd. 3) with proof of residence — MN DL/ID with current address, photo ID + document with current address, registered voter vouching, or notice of late registration.

3. Deadlines

Pre-registration: 21 days before Election Day.

Same-Day: at the polling place on Election Day.

4. ID Requirements

MN DL/ID or last 4 of SSN at registration.

At the polls (pre-registered): no ID required.

At the polls (same-day): proof of residence as above.

5. College Students

May register at school address; college photo IDs paired with a fee statement or student housing list can satisfy same-day proof of residence.

This is legal information, not legal advice.