How do I register to vote in North Dakota?

To register to vote in North Dakota. The registration deadline is No voter registration required. Visit https://vip.sos.nd.gov/ to register.

Do I need ID to vote in North Dakota?

In North Dakota, voter ID requirements are: Strict photo ID.

How do I confirm my vote was counted in North Dakota?

After voting in North Dakota, you can verify your ballot was received through your state's Secretary of State elections website at https://vip.sos.nd.gov/. For mail-in ballots, use USPS Informed Delivery to track your envelope. You can also verify your registration status at CanIVote.org. If you received a provisional ballot, use your receipt to check its status within 7-10 days.

How to Vote in North Dakota

Q: Can I vote early in North Dakota?

Yes, North Dakota offers early voting. In-person absentee voting begins 15 days before Election Day at county auditor offices

Q: How do I vote absentee in North Dakota?

Absentee/mail-in voting in North Dakota: No-excuse. Any eligible voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason; no registration required

“Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable”

Capital: Bismarck Nickname: The Peace Garden State Admitted: 1889 (39th state) Electoral Votes: 3

State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Flower: Wild Prairie Rose

Registration Deadline No voter registration required

Voter ID Required Strict photo ID

Early Voting Yes

Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse

Polling Hours Varies by precinct; polls open between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, close between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM

Electoral Votes 3

Voter Registration in North Dakota

The voter registration deadline in North Dakota is No voter registration required.

North Dakota does not currently offer online voter registration.

North Dakota does not have automatic voter registration.

Voter ID Requirements in North Dakota

North Dakota requires Strict photo ID identification to vote.

Early Voting in North Dakota

Yes — North Dakota offers early voting.

In-person absentee voting begins 15 days before Election Day at county auditor offices

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in North Dakota

Absentee and mail-in voting in North Dakota: No-excuse.

Any eligible voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason; no registration required

Polling Hours in North Dakota

Polls in North Dakota are open Varies by precinct; polls open between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, close between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in North Dakota

Felony voting rights in North Dakota: After prison.

After You Vote in North Dakota

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the North Dakota Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).