Pre-18 voter registration in Nevada
In Nevada 34,585 people turn 18 every year.
Nevadans can pre-register before turning 18.
pre-register before turning To register to vote in Nevada, you must be: 17 years old.
That means all eligible seniors and most juniors in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18.
Learn more about the voter registration gap in Nevada.
High school students can help one another get ready to vote.
Next Steps!
How to Register to Vote in Nevada
Upcoming Statewide or Federal Elections:
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Nevada General Election (Register by Nov 3rd, 2026)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Nevada.
- Registration Status - Check if you are already registered, your polling place, and more from your state’s voter registration website.
- Fair Elections Center - Learn about conducting a registration drive in Nevada.
- Vote 411 - A nonpartisan resource to help you register, preview your ballot, and find key election information from the League of Women Voters.
- VoteRiders - Find out what forms of ID you can use to register and vote, and get help getting a valid form of ID.
Full Registration Details
By Mail: ID Requirements
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Nevada, you must provide your valid Nevada driver's license number OR state ID number, if you have one. If you do not have either of these ID numbers, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, indicate this on the form. After you submit your application, your county election department will contact you to complete your voter registration.
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Nevada you must:
be a citizen of the United States
be at least 18 years old to vote (you may register if you are at least 17 years old)
have continuously resided in your county in the state of Nevada for at least 30 days and continuously resided in your precinct for at least 10 days before the next election in which you intend to vote
not currently be serving a term of imprisonment for a felony conviction
not be determined by a court of law to be mentally incompetent
claim no other place as your legal residence
By Mail: New Voter Instructions
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide a COPY of proof of identification with your application OR show acceptable documentation when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the National Voter Registration Form.
Online Instructions
To register online in Nevada, you need a current and valid driver’s license or ID card issued by the Nevada DMV and the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don’t have a Nevada-issued ID or Social Security number, you can still register by mail or in person.
More information here.
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About this information
This page presents a curated compilation of voting and election information, specifically geared toward high school students, their families, and educators.
Information about deadlines and voting laws is retrieved via the Democracy Works Elections API and was last retrieved on Jul 6th, 2026; the API compiles election guidance from official government sources and other vetted data providers, and details may change over time. Information concerning requirements for high schools is based on The Civics Center’s analysis of State Requirements for High School Voter Registration and was last updated on Jun 22nd, 2026.
Information about youth turning 18 each year is from the U.S. Census, and information on the number of 18-year-olds who have not yet registered is based on applying TCC’s analysis of Census data and state voter files. We also provide links to trusted resources, including VoteRiders (for voter ID information) and Fair Elections Center (for information about laws governing voter registration drives).
These pages are offered for guidance only and are not intended as legal advice. Please consult state election officials or an attorney if you have questions about any particular situation. We hope you find this useful. To cite our resources and original research, please provide links and/or cite The Civics Center.
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