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What are key deadlines for the November 2024 election?
Registration deadlines
- In-person at local election office : Oct 11
- Online : Oct 11
- By mail (postmarked by) : Oct 11
Absentee ballot deadlines
- Request ballot (received by) : Oct 21 by 5:00 p.m. CDT
- Return ballot by mail (received by) : Nov 5 by 7:00 p.m. CST
- Return ballot in person : Nov 4 close of business
Registration Summary
Oklahoma offers online voter registration, or you can register to vote by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing or hand-delivering it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person. The deadline to submit a voter registration application online, by mail, or in person is 25 days before Election Day.
What key changes should voters know about?
Beginning July 11, 2023, Oklahoma offers online voter registration.
Visit the Oklahoma State Election Board website or contact your local election office to learn more.
How do election officials keep voting secure?
Election officials in your state and community are working hard to ensure the integrity of our elections. All states have implemented security measures to protect the vote.
Visit the Oklahoma State Election Board website to learn more about election security. If you’re interested in getting involved with elections in your community, contact your local election office to learn about opportunities in your area.
Registration Top Actions
Who can register to vote?
To register in Oklahoma you must:
- be a United States citizen and Oklahoma resident
- be 18 years old or older on or before the date of the next election (you may pre-register to vote if you are 17.5 years old; you must be 18 in order to vote and your application must be approved by the County Election Board)
- not be under judgment as an incapacitated person or a partially incapacitated person prohibited from registering to vote
- handwrite your autograph or mark and date your voter registration application using ink. No facsimile, reproduction, typewritten or other substitute signature, autograph, or mark will be valid
- If convicted of a felony, you must have fully served the sentence of court-mandated calendar days, including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court. You may register if you have been pardoned for a felony conviction
Can I register to vote online?
- Oklahoma offers online voter registration.
- To register online in Oklahoma, you must have an Oklahoma Driver License or state ID. You must also have a digital signature on file with Service Oklahoma. The name and address on your ID must match your voter registration exactly. If you don't have an Oklahoma-issued ID or a digital signature on file with Service Oklahoma, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail.
Watch this video about online voter registration from the Oklahoma State Election Board.
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Use the National Voter Registration Form
- Print and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- Box 6 - ID Number: When submitting your application by mail in Oklahoma, you are required to provide your Oklahoma driver’s license or state ID number if you have one. If you have not been issued one of these ID numbers, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- Box 7 - Choice of Party: If you want to participate in Oklahoma partisan primary elections, you should register with the party whose primary you would like to vote in. However, some parties allow unaffiliated voters to participate in their primary elections.
- Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.
- Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.
- Sign the form.
- Send the completed form to your local election office
Watch this video about by mail registration from the Oklahoma State Election Board.
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Oklahoma does not offer registration on Election Day.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
- You can register to vote in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.
- Learn more by visiting the Oklahoma State Election Board website or contacting your local election office.
Watch this video about in person registration from the Oklahoma State Election Board.
Can I register to vote before I turn 18?
You can register to vote in Oklahoma before you turn 18 if you:
You must be at least 18 years old and your voter registration application must have been approved by your County Election Board in order to vote.
- are at least 17.5 years old
- are a United States citizen
- are an Oklahoma resident
- have not been convicted of a felony, or if convicted, have fully served the sentence of court-mandated calendar days, including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court
- have not been judged incapacitated or partially incapacitated by a court
You must be at least 18 years old and your voter registration application must have been approved by your County Election Board in order to vote.
Can I complete a voter registration application in person before I turn 18?
Yes, you can learn more about registering to vote in person on the Oklahoma State Election Board website.
You can complete a voter registration application in person at any of the following public agencies in Oklahoma:
- County Election Board office
- tag agency when applying for, renewing, or updating your driver's license or state ID
- select public assistance agencies when applying for, updating, or renewing services
Can I submit a voter registration application online before I turn 18?
Yes, you can register online on the Oklahoma State Election Board website.
To register using the Oklahoma online voter registration system, you are required to provide your Oklahoma driver license or state ID number. You must also have a digital signature on file with Service Oklahoma to use the online voter registration system.
If you don't have an Oklahoma-issued ID or a digital signature on file with Service Oklahoma, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail.
Can I submit a voter registration application by mail before I turn 18?
Yes, you can register to vote by mail using this form.
When submitting your application by mail in Oklahoma, you are required to provide your Oklahoma driver’s license or state ID number if you have one. If you have not been issued one of these ID numbers, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
If you have not been issued any of these numbers, check the box that indicates you do not have an ID number.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:
- Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
- Send the application to your local election office.
- It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
- Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
- States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.
If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then:
- You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.
- If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Oklahoma. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
How can I check my voter registration status?
You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Oklahoma's voter registration lookup tool.
Which election office should I contact?
- In Oklahoma, your local election office runs the elections in your area. They can help you with questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, and local elections.
- The State Election Board oversees elections and election administration in Oklahoma. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.