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Summary
To register to vote in the state of Wyoming, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
  • 18 years of age on Election Day;
  • US Citizen;
  • Resident of Wyoming and the precinct in which you register;
  • Withdraw voter registration from any other jurisdiction, if applicable;
  • Not be a convicted felon or adjudicated mentally incompetent;
  • Present a valid Wyoming Driver License if you have one and if not, provide the last four digits of your Social Security Number. (If you have neither, please indicate this on the Voter Registration Application form.)

There are three ways to register to vote in Wyoming:
  1. Register In Person:
    • Voters may register to vote in the office of the county clerk or town clerk within their county of residence.
    • Voters may also print out a form on line by clicking here and hand delivering the form to the county clerk in their county of residence. The form must be signed in front of the county clerk.
  2. Register by Mail:
    • Voters who are not currently in Wyoming or who cannot go to the county clerk's office may register to vote by mail. Click here to obtain a voter registration form. Follow these instructions:
      • Fill out the voter registration form in front of a notary or registry agent.
      • Show identification to the notary or registry agent.
        • Preferred option. Wyoming Driver License.
        • Second option. One form of the following: Different state's driver license; ID card issued by a local, state or federal agency; US passport; school ID; or military ID.
        • Third option. Two of the following in any combination: Certification of US Citizenship; Certificate of Naturalization; Draft Record; voter registration card from another state or county; original or certified copy of a birth certificate bearing an official seal; certification of birth abroad issued by the Department of State; or any other form of identification issued by an official agency.
      • Sign the voter registration oath.
      • Have the notary or registered agent sign the form.
      • Provide copies of the ID provided to the notary.
    • Send the voter registration form and copies of the ID to the county clerk. A list of county clerks can be found here
  3. Register At The Polls On Election Day
    • Wyoming allows qualified voters to register at the polls on Election Day. Bring an acceptable form of ID to the polls (for example: driver license, passport).
    • NOTE: Wyoming is exempt from the federal "Motor Voter" law and DOES NOT offer voter registration at the Driver License Division.

Do I need to re-register to vote in every election?
You do not need to re-register to vote in 2008 if you voted in the 2006 general election. You need to re-register if:
  • You moved to a different county;
  • You did not vote in the 2006 general election.
If you moved within the county to another precinct or changed your name, you must notify the county clerk.

Where do I go to vote?
If you have questions about where to go to vote, contact your county clerk. A list of county clerks can be found by clicking here.
For voters with disabilities, click here.

Are you a military or overseas citizen who is a resident of Wyoming? Click here http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/vag/pdfvag/wy.pdf for an application for an absentee ballot.

Deadlines
  • Deadline to register to vote in November 2008 election: November 4, 2008
  • Deadline to register for absentee ballot in November 2008 election: September 25, 2008

Voting Equipment
Counties in Wyoming use Diebold and ES&S voting machines. There are two different types used: Direct-Recording-Machines and Automark, depending on which county (pdf)



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