How to register to vote online – CNET

As the presumptive nominees for the Republican and Democratic parties are beginning to emerge, there’s no better time to take a moment to ensure you’re registered to vote.

Depending on where you live in the US, you may be able to register online instead of having to visit an office or fill out a form and mail it in.

To figure out the registration process for your state, visit vote.usa.gov on your phone or computer and select your state from the list, then follow the instructions.

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For states that offer online registration, the process usually involves following a link to your state’s respective registration site and entering your name, date of birth and driver’s license number.

For states that don’t offer online registration, such as Arkansas, the site directly links to the necessary form you’ll need to fill out and mail in.

It’s streamlined and incredibly simple.

Here are some additional details to keep in mind:

• Currently 31 states plus the District of Columbia offer online registration. You can view the complete list here.
• You must register before you can vote in all states, save for North Dakota.
• In order to ensure you are registered in time to vote in the November election, register now. Depending on your state, you’ll need to be registered up to 30 days before the election or you’ll have the option of registering on election day. But why chance it? Register now.
• Some states allow you to change your address or alter your party affiliation through the same website used for registration.

For more information surrounding registration for primaries and caucuses, or other notable information visit this website.