How to Register To Vote
A special note ahead of the November 5th, 2024 General Election:
October 29th was the last day to Register to vote in the Town Office before the November 5th General Election.
You can register to vote on Election Day, November 5th, at the Talbot Gym from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTING APPLICANTS
When determining the qualifications of an applicant, the Supervisors of the Checklist shall require the applicant to present proof of identity, citizenship, age, and domicile. (RSA 654:12)
IDENTITY:
- A driver’s license or non-driver ID from any state satisfies proof of identity, domicile and age.
CITIZENSHIP:
- birth certificate OR
- a passport
- and naturalization papers if the applicant is a naturalized citizen OR
- any other reasonable documentation which indicates the applicant is a U.S. citizen. Note: A New Hampshire Real ID compliant driver's license is NOT proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- If documentation is not available, a Qualified Affidavit will be completed and sworn to in the presence of an authorized election official.
AGE:
- Any reasonable documentation indicating the applicant is 18 years of age or older.
- If documentation is not available, a Qualified Affidavit will be completed and sworn to in the presence of an authorized election official.
DOMICILE:
- New Hampshire driver’s license OR
- New Hampshire vehicle registration OR
- Armed services ID or other photo ID issued by the U.S. government OR
- A utility bill with current address
- If documentation is not available, a Qualified Affidavit will be completed and sworn to in the presence of an authorized election official.
NEW VOTERS CAN COME TO THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE TO REGISTER TO VOTE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OR DURING A CHECKLIST SUPERVISOR SESSION.
For information about the next session of the Supervisors of the Checklist, visit their meeting calendar page.
