Register to Vote

Check Your Voter Registration Status

Voters can check their registration status here

Registering to vote is a legal requirement to vote in Iowa elections. You can register online, through the mail, or at the polls on Election Day.

Register to vote

To pre-register to vote, complete a voter registration form and return it to your county auditor’s office. The pre-registration deadline is October 19, 5pm in person. and 11:59 pm online.

You can register to vote online by visiting the Iowa Department of Transportation website

Absentee Voting

Absentee by Mail

For information on how to vote by absentee ballot - click here

Absentee in Person

You may cast an absentee ballot in person at your county auditor's office before any election.

You must vote with your absentee ballot at the auditor's office. Some counties have satellite absentee voting stations to provide in-person absentee voting at places other than the auditor's office. You must mark the absentee ballot at the auditor's office or the satellite station and leave it with the officials. You cannot take the ballot home with you.

To find out whether a satellite station is planned for an election, contact your county auditor or iwillvote.com.