How to Vote in Vermont

Flag of Vermont
“Freedom and Unity”
Capital: Montpelier Nickname: The Green Mountain State Admitted: 1791 (14th state) Electoral Votes: 3
State Bird: Hermit Thrush State Flower: Red Clover
Registration Deadline Same-day registration available
Voter ID Required No ID required
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In All-mail voting
Polling Hours Varies by municipality; polls open between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM, close at 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes 3

Voter Registration in Vermont

The voter registration deadline in Vermont is Same-day registration available.

Vermont offers online voter registration.

Vermont has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In Vermont, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.

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Voter ID Requirements in Vermont

Vermont requires No ID required identification to vote.

Early Voting in Vermont

Yes — Vermont offers early voting.

All registered voters receive a mail ballot; in-person early voting available at town clerk offices 45 days before Election Day

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Vermont

Absentee and mail-in voting in Vermont: All-mail voting.

All registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot; in-person voting also available

Polling Hours in Vermont

Polls in Vermont are open Varies by municipality; polls open between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM, close at 7:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Vermont

Felony voting rights in Vermont: No restriction.

After You Vote in Vermont

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

Track your ballot: Visit the Vermont 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).