Oklahoma Voter Registration Information

Everything you need to know to register to vote in Oklahoma and make your voice heard.

Understanding Voter Registration in Oklahoma

With a little planning and preparation, you can make sure your vote counts. Registering to vote in Oklahoma is simple, and there are multiple ways to do it.

Applications can be accepted anytime, but to be eligible to vote in any certain election, applications have to be received 25 days prior to the date of that election.

You can find voter registration deadlines and election events on the State Election Board Website.

Voter Eligibility

You can register to vote if you are a citizen of the United States, a resident of the State of Oklahoma, and at least 18 years old or meet the age requirement to pre-register.

Pre-registration

Persons who are at least 17½ years old may pre-register to vote in Oklahoma if they meet all eligibility requirements. Applicants who pre-register cannot vote until they turn 18 years old and the application has been approved by the applicant's County Election Board Secretary. Applicants will be mailed a Voter ID card upon approval of their registration.

Voting with a Background

If you have completed your sentence of court-mandated calendar days, including any term of incarceration, parole, probation, or supervision ordered by any court, you may register to vote.

A person with a felony conviction, who has been pardoned, may register to vote.

If you are in jail awaiting trial or were convicted of a misdemeanor in Oklahoma, you are eligible to vote. If you are in jail or incarcerated for a misdemeanor, but a registered voter, you must vote by absentee ballot.

You must request an absentee ballot in advance from your designated County Election Board.

Methods to Register

To Register by Mail

Fill out a Voter Registration Application using the OK Voter Portal “wizard.” (You must print, sign, and mail or hand deliver the application to your County Election Board to complete the process.)

Download a Voter Registration Application from the State Election Board website. Applications are also available at your County Election Board, most tag agencies, libraries, and post offices.

Applications must be mailed or hand delivered to your County Election Board to complete the process.

Sites to Register In-Person

There are sites that will allow you to register in-person including:

  • Your County Election Board office
  • At your local tag agency when you apply for, update, or renew your Driver License or State ID. Submitted applications will be mailed to the State Election Board by the agent at no cost.
  • Select public assistance agencies when you apply for, update, or renew services. Submitted applications will be mailed to the State Election Board by the agent at no cost.

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

If you are currently overseas, visit Oklahoma's Military/Overseas Voters page for special instructions.

Voting Resources

Knowing where to look is half the battle of being an informed voter. Check out these resources: