Maryland Voting Requirements & Information
U.S. Vote Foundation’s Maryland Voting Requirements and Information directory informs you of Maryland voting rules and options. It focuses on Maryland-specific voting guidelines and information for all voters, including domestic, overseas, and military voters. Here you can find out about Maryland voter eligibility, voter ID requirements, registration, absentee and early voting options, ways to transmit voting documents and links to specific-Maryland voting tools. It's an all-in-one Maryland voting resource.
Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines
Maryland Federal and State Elections
Tue Jun 23, 2026 - Maryland Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Submitted by
Tue Jun 2, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Tue Jun 2, 2026 11:59PM - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Fax Ballot by
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Request for Postal Ballot by
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Request for Email or Online Ballot by
Fri Jun 19, 2026 - In-Person Request by
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received in Dropbox by
Tue Jun 23, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Tue Jun 23, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jul 3, 2026
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Thu Jun 11, 2026 to Thu Jun 18, 2026
General Information
Registration
You can register to vote or update your registration information:
- online
- by mail
- in person at your elections office
- at an early voting center
- at your local Department of Health office or Human Services office
- at Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) offices
- at your local Area Agency on Aging office
- at MTA Paratransit Certification Office
- at public institutions of higher education
- at recruitment offices of the U.S. Armed Forces
- at marriage license offices
- at offices for students with disabilities at all Maryland colleges and universities
Election Day Voting
Polling places are open from 7am to 8pm on Election Day.
Find my polling place
Early Voting
Any voter can both register and vote at an early voting center located in their county. For times and locations check with your county.
## Mail-In Ballots
Mail-In Ballots used to be called Absentee Ballots in Maryland. Though the terminology has changed, the rules have not. Any registered voter may request a mail-in ballot and vote by mail. You may request a ballot for just one election or for all future elections. If you decide to vote in person after requesting a mail-in ballot, you will have to use a provisional ballot.
Please visit the US Vote Disability Voting Guide to see accommodations for the registration and voting process.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to vote in Maryland if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen
- Are a resident of Maryland
- Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
You are NOT eligible to vote in Maryland if:
- You were convicted of buying or selling votes
- You are in prison or jail for a felony conviction
- A judge has specifically ruled that you are not able to vote.
Restorative Requirements
- If you have completed a felony prison sentence, even if you are still on parole or probation, then you are immediately eligible to register to vote.
Conviction of buying or selling votes results in permanent loss of voting rights.
You may preregister to vote in Maryland
- At the age 16
If you are a student, you are eligible to vote in Maryland if:
- You reside in Maryland but are attending college in another state
- You reside in another state but attend college in Maryland
Identification Requirements
Voter Registration
To register to vote in Maryland you should provide one of the following:
Your Maryland Driver's License Number
Your Maryland ID Number
Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number
Voting In-Person
If you registered to vote in Maryland, you may be required to present valid ID if you are voting for the first time or your registration is incomplete. You can use any ID from this list:
Paycheck that shows your Current Name and Address
Utility Bill
Valid Employee ID
Valid Federal Issued ID
Valid Military ID
Government Check
Valid US Passport
Valid ID Issued by the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles, Transportation, Highway Safety, etc.
Government Issued Document that shows your Current Name and Address
Bank Statement
Valid Maryland Driver's License
Valid Student ID
Valid Maryland Issued ID
Statements, checks and bills should be dated no earlier than 90 days before Election Day.
Voter Materials Transmission Options
Domestic Voter |
In-Person |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Voter Registration | |||||
| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |
State Lookup Tools – Am I Registered?
State Elections Website
Can I View my Sample Ballot?
Where is my Polling Place?
Where is my Ballot?
Can I Register to Vote Online?
Am I Registered?
State Voter Registration FAQ
Has my Ballot Been Counted?
Overseas / Military Voter Information
Where is my Ballot Drop Box?
Where are my Early Voting Locations?
Where is my Overseas or Military Ballot?
Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines
Maryland Federal and State Elections
Tue Jun 23, 2026 - Maryland Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byTue Jun 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Fax Ballot by
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Request for Postal Ballot by
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Request for Online Ballot by
Fri Jun 19, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Jul 3, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Overseas Voters
U.S. citizens living abroad have the right to vote as absentee voters, provided they are eligible to vote in their state. If you are living outside of the U.S. permanently, indefinitely, or temporarily, your voting rights stay with you, even if you never voted when you lived in the U.S. To vote from overseas:
- Complete and send an overseas voter registration/ballot request form to your election office in the U.S. This is one specific form that will register you as an overseas voter and request your absentee ballot – simultaneously.
Military Voters
Service members and their eligible family members living outside their voting jurisdiction (within or outside the U.S.) are able to vote as absentee voters.
- If you are a service member, or an eligible family member, there is a single form to file for both voter registration and ballot request. It is often called the “Federal Post Card Application” or the FPCA form. This form must be re-filed with your election office each time you change location.
To vote as a service member or eligible family member:
- Complete and send a voter registration/ballot request form “FPCA” to your election office in the U.S. It is the same form in all states.
Identification Requirements
Voting Overseas
U.S. citizens living overseas may register and request a ballot using the overseas voter registration/ballot request form. You will have the following identification options when completing the form:
U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number
Voting Military
Service members and their dependents may register and request a ballot using the federal voter registration/ballot request form ("FPCA"). You will have the following identification options when completing the form:
U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number
Voter Materials Transmission Options
Overseas Voter |
In-Person |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Voter Registration | |||||
| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |
Military Voter |
In-Person |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Voter Registration | |||||
| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |