National Voter Registration Day: How to register to vote in Mass.

BOSTON — Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered?

First observed in 2012, National Voter Registration Day is meant to bring awareness to those who aren't registered or are not sure how to register in their state.

Who can vote?

To register in Massachusetts, you must:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a resident of Massachusetts
• Be 18 years old on or before the next election
• not have been convicted of corrupt practices in respect to elections
• not be under guardianship with respect to voting
• not be currently incarcerated for a felony conviction

Here in Mass., there are several ways you can register to vote.

Online voter registration:

You can register through the state's online registration system if you have a valid Massachusetts ID. Online registration is available until October 17.

By-mail voter registration: 

To register to vote via mail, you will need to print and fill out this form. Send the completed form to your local election official. The form must be postmarked by October 17.

In-person voter registration:

To register to vote in person, contact your local election office for information on when and where to register.

Think you're already registered to vote? Check your voter registration status.

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