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How to vote in Oklahoma

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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.

Voting Summary

Oklahoma allows any voter to request a ballot by mail. You can also vote in person. Oklahoma offers early voting.

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Can I register to vote online?

  • Oklahoma offers online voter registration.
  • To register online in Oklahoma, you must have an Oklahoma driver's 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.

How can I check the status of my mail ballot?

You can check the status of your ballot on Oklahoma’s website.

Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?

Yes, you can submit your voter registration application by mail using the National Voter Registration Form or the Oklahoma voter registration form.


Once you confirm that you’re eligible to vote, print your form and fill it out.

To complete the National Voter Registration Form, use these instructions to fill out the following fields:


Box 6 - ID Number:
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Oklahoma, you must provide your current and valid Oklahoma driver's license number OR state ID 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, indicate this on the form.

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.


If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county 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 National Voter Registration Form.
  • You may be exempt from federal proof of identification requirements if you are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act or another federal law.
  • Depending on your state, you may need to show additional identification when you vote, even if you meet federal identification requirements.
Once you’ve filled out all required fields on the form you selected, sign the completed form and send it to your local election office.

If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application before the deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.
Watch this video about by mail registration from the Oklahoma State Election Board.

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.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

Watch this video about in person registration from the Oklahoma State Election Board.

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.

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
  • 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

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

Oklahoma does not offer registration on Election Day.

Can I register to vote before I turn 18?

You can register to vote in Oklahoma before you turn 18 if you:
  • 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 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's 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.

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

How do I vote in person?

Where can I vote on Election Day?

You can look up where to vote on Oklahoma's site.

Can I vote early?

  • Yes, Oklahoma offers early voting. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
  • Learn more about voting early in Oklahoma.
  • Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Oklahoma’s site to find where to vote early.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to show ID to vote in Oklahoma. You may show your voter identification card issued to you by your County Election Board. You may also show any document issued by the United States, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government if it includes the following information:
  • your name (this must substantially match your name in the precinct registry)
  • photo
  • expiration date that is after the election in which you are voting

Acceptable forms include:
  • Oklahoma driver's license
  • Oklahoma ID Card
  • US passport
  • tribal ID
  • US military ID

If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot and prove your identity by signing a sworn affidavit.

Visit the Oklahoma State Election Board website for more information.

How can I check the status of my ballot?

You can check the status of your ballot on Oklahoma’s site.
Watch this video about voting in person from the Oklahoma State Election Board.

Can I vote early?

Yes, Oklahoma does offer early voting.
  • You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.

When can I vote early?

  • You can vote in person before Election Day between Oct 28 and Oct 31.

Where can I vote early?

  • Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Oklahoma's site to find where to vote early.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to show ID to vote in Oklahoma. You may show your voter identification card issued to you by your County Election Board. You may also show any document issued by the United States, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government if it includes the following information:
  • your name (this must substantially match your name in the precinct registry)
  • photo
  • expiration date that is after the election in which you are voting

Acceptable forms include:
  • Oklahoma driver's license
  • Oklahoma ID Card
  • US passport
  • tribal ID
  • US military ID

If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot and prove your identity by signing a sworn affidavit.

Visit the Oklahoma State Election Board website for more information.

How do I vote by mail?

In Oklahoma, any registered voter can request to get a ballot by mail. Use the Oklahoma voter portal or fill out the mail ballot application and mail or return it in person to your local election office.

What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?

If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.

How do I return my ballot?

  • Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.
  • You can return your ballot by mail or by hand-delivery to your local election office.
  • If you hand-deliver your absentee ballot, it must be received no later than close of business the Monday before Election Day. You must return it yourself, and you must show proof of ID upon delivery.
  • If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.

What do I need to do if I’ve moved?

What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.

Watch this video about voting by mail from the Oklahoma State Election Board.

How do I see what's on my ballot?

View official ballot information on the Oklahoma State Election Board website. Available ballot information may vary depending on the upcoming election.

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:
  1. 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.
  2. Send the application to your local election office.
  3. It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
  4. Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
  5. 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

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.

Can I vote by mail?

Any registered voter may vote by mail in Oklahoma. You can apply for your absentee ballot using the Oklahoma online system. You may also submit your absentee ballot application by mailing or returning it in person to your local election office.

How do I request an absentee ballot online?

Visit the Oklahoma website to apply for your absentee ballot online.

To apply for an absentee ballot online in Oklahoma, you must provide your date of birth. If there is a voter ID PIN on your voter ID card, then you should include it. You are also required to provide ONE of the following:
  • Oklahoma driver’s license number
  • Oklahoma state ID card number
  • last four digits of your Social Security number

The information you submit must match your voter registration information exactly.

How do I submit an absentee ballot application by mail?

Fill out your absentee ballot application and mail or return it in person to your local election office.

To request an absentee ballot by mail in Oklahoma, you must provide your date of birth. You are also required to provide ONE of the following:
  • Oklahoma driver's license number
  • Oklahoma state ID number
  • last four digits of your Social Security number

The information you provide must match your voter registration record exactly. You should include your Oklahoma-issued ID number AND the last four digits of your Social Security number if you are unsure which ID number you used to register to vote.