Pre-18 voter registration in Vermont
In Vermont 10,551 people turn 18 every year.
Vermonters can pre-register before turning 18.
pre-register before turning To register to vote in Vermont, you must be: 18 by Nov 3rd, 2026. (18 by the general election, starting over even years).
That means most eligible seniors and many juniors in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18*.
Learn more about the voter registration gap in Vermont.
*In Vermont, 17-year-olds can vote in primaries if they will be 18 by Nov 3rd, 2026.
High school students can help one another get ready to vote.
Next Steps!
How to Register to Vote in Vermont
Upcoming Statewide or Federal Elections:
- Aug 11th, 2026 - Vermont Statewide Primary Election
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Vermont General Election (Register by Nov 3rd, 2026)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Vermont.
- 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 Vermont.
- 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 Vermont, you must provide your Vermont driver's license number OR personal ID (PID) 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, contact the Vermont State Elections Division to complete your voter registration.
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Vermont you must:
be a United States citizen
be a Vermont resident
be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day
attest that you have taken or affirmed the Voter's Oath when registering to vote for the first time: “You solemnly swear or affirm that whenever you give your vote or suffrage, touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont, you will do it so as in your conscience you shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same, as established by the Constitution, without fear or favor of any person.”
By Mail: New Voter Instructions
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your municipality 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 Vermont Secretary of State website.
Online Instructions
To register online in Vermont, you need to provide ONE of the following ID numbers: Vermont driver’s license, Vermont permit, or Vermont ID. If you do not have a Vermont-issued ID, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are registering to vote in Vermont for the first time, you must include a copy of ONE form of ID. Acceptable forms include: valid driver’s license, valid US passport, current utility bill, current bank statement, or another government document containing your residential address. If you don’t have a Vermont-issued ID or a Social Security number, you can still submit a voter registration application 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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