Registration
Register before Election Day
You must register before Election Day in Pennsylvania.
Rule source ↗Your 2026 voting guide November 3
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Find your deadline, mail-voting rules, and what to bring to the polls.
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Select the state where you're registered.
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Pennsylvania must receive registration applications by October 19. Check your county office hours for in-person submission.
Voting by mail
No excuse needed
Mail voting is available without stating an excuse. Check Pennsylvania's site to see whether a ballot is sent automatically or must be requested, and when to return it.
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At the polls
Most voters do not show ID
First-time voters who registered by mail may still be asked for ID under federal law.
Rule source ↗These are statewide rules. Local voting details can vary, so confirm your polling place and plan with the official Pennsylvania election office.