Being a new voter can feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re starting the process in a midterm year like 2026. Whether you’ve just turned 18 (happy birthday!) or recently moved to Utah (welcome to the Beehive State!), here is everything you need to know about voting in Utah this year.
Registering to vote in Utah
Before you can vote in Utah, you have to register as a voter with the county clerk’s office. The team at Utah Junction has made this process easier than ever—all you need to do is pop your address into our online voter registration tool and follow the directions from there.
How old do you have to be to register to vote in Utah?
You must be at least 18 years old by Election Day to vote in Utah. If you’re younger than that, you can preregister to vote so you’re ready for your 18th birthday. If you will be 18 by Nov. 3, 2026, are a US citizen, and have lived in Utah for at least 30 days, you can use our online tool to register. If you’re under 18, you can also use our online tool to preregister to vote.
How do I check my voter registration status in Utah?
It’s always a good idea to double check your voter registration status. If you’ve moved to a new city or county, had a legal name change, or if you’ve had your voter registration lapse, you’ll want to check your voter registration status and re-register if necessary. Lucky for you, our online tool will help you with that process as well.
How do I register to vote in Utah?
The easiest way to register is via our online tool—it’s quick, easy, and efficient. You can also register to vote by mail by picking up a paper registration form from the county clerk’s office. Once you fill out the paper form, you can either drop it off at the clerk’s office or mail it in. Keep in mind that proof of citizenship will be required for in-person and mail-in voter registration.
How do I update my voter registration in Utah?
If you need to update your voter registration info, you’d follow the same process above.
How can I get a copy of my voter registration card in Utah?
Your county clerk’s office can provide you with a hard copy of your voter registration card.
When is Utah’s voter registration deadline?
The deadline to complete voter registration is Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. MST. If you’re providing your registration information in person or by mail, your county clerk must receive your registration by Oct. 23. You can also register to vote during the early voting period or on Election Day if you have two forms of valid ID—one proving your identity and one validating your current address—and use a provisional ballot to vote. A provisional ballot is no different from a regular ballot—it just goes through an additional verification step to make sure the voter isn’t registered somewhere else.
When does early voting start in Utah?
Early voting usually takes place 11 days before Election Day. Since this period is set at the county level, make sure to verify your county’s early voting period to know for sure. You’ll also want to check with your county clerk’s office to see where early voting locations are in your area.
How does absentee voting work in Utah?
Since Utah is an all-mail voting state, ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters. If you need your ballot mailed somewhere other than your registered address, you can fill out and submit an alternate address form up to 11 days before Election Day.
How do I vote by mail in Utah?
Registered voters in Utah will receive their ballot in the mail automatically. Once you receive your ballot, follow the enclosed instructions for how to cast your vote and return your ballot. Mail-in ballots can be mailed back to the county clerk’s office before Election Day—they must be received by the clerk by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 to be counted. You can also drop off your ballot at an election drop box or voting center.
How do I vote in person on Election Day in Utah?
You can find your assigned polling place online. Once there, present a valid ID to a poll worker and cast your vote at one of the stations. If you’re not registered to vote, you can register onsite as long as you have two forms of ID.
Do I need a photo ID to vote in Utah?
That will depend on how you’re voting. If you’re voting by mail, you will need to provide the last four digits of your state issued ID. If you’re voting in person, you will need to provide an acceptable form of ID, such as:
- One unexpired photo ID like a driver’s license, passport, or tribal ID card.
- Two non-photo documents that prove your name and address like a utility bill.
- If you don’t have an acceptable form of ID when voting in person, you can still cast a provisional ballot. For your vote to count, you must present an acceptable form of ID to your county clerk by the close of business on Nov. 10.
When do polls open on Election Day in Utah?
Polls will open at 7 a.m. on Election Day.
When do polls close on Election Day in Utah?
Polls will close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. As long as you are in line at a polling station by 8 p.m., you can cast your ballot.
