Taking Taylor Swift's Advice and Planning to Vote? Here's How to Register to Vote in Iowa

Iowa Voter Registration Deadlines

The deadline to register to vote in Iowa is 10 days before the election. So, for the 2022 general election, the deadline to register is October 24, 2022. You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at your county auditor's office.

If you miss the deadline to register to vote, you can still vote on Election Day. However, you will need to cast a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot is a ballot that is cast by a voter who is not registered to vote. Provisional ballots are counted after Election Day, once the voter's eligibility to vote has been verified.

Iowa Voter Registration Requirements

To register to vote in Iowa, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years old on or before the date of the election
• A resident of Iowa for at least 30 days

You do not need to be a resident of Iowa for 30 days if you are:

• A student attending school in Iowa
• A member of the military stationed in Iowa
• The spouse or dependent of a member of the military stationed in Iowa

How to Register to Vote in Iowa

There are three ways to register to vote in Iowa:

• Online: You can register to vote online at the Iowa Secretary of State's website. You will need to provide your name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number.
• By mail: You can request a voter registration form by mail from your county auditor's office. You will need to complete the form and return it to your county auditor's office by the voter registration deadline.
• In person: You can register to vote in person at your county auditor's office. You will need to provide your name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number.

More Information

For more information about voter registration in Iowa, please visit the Iowa Secretary of State's website or contact your county auditor's office.