To register to vote in Clark County you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be at least sixteen years old.
- Be a resident of Clark County
- Not be disqualified from voting due to a court order
- Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction, and not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction
Political parties: Voters do not declare a political party affiliation in the state of Washington.
Unhoused Voters and Voters with Nontraditional Addresses
Voters that are unhoused may use a non-traditional address by listing the location in which they spend the majority of their time (landmarks, cross streets, etc.). Voters without traditional addresses can register using any identifiable location that they consider their residence. Ballots can be received at PO boxes, shelters, the address of a friend or relative, or via general delivery.
Three ways to register
- Online if you have a Washington State ID, Washington State Driver's License or provide the last four of your social security number.
- In Person at the Clark County Elections Office at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA (map)
- By Mail with a voter registration form available to download from the Office of the Secretary of State.
* You may also register to vote when you apply for your Washington driver license or state ID.
You must provide all of the following information when you register to vote:
- Legal name
- Date of birth
- Residential address in Clark County
- Mailing address, if not the same as residential address
- Washington driver license number, ID card number or the last four digits of your Social Security number (ID is required in order to cast a ballot.)
- Signature
Military and overseas voters
As an active military or overseas voter, you have several options for registering to vote, receiving your ballot and returning it. Click here for more information.
Registration deadlines during an election
You may register to vote online, in person, or by mail up to 8 days before Election Day.
If you miss the 8-day cutoff, you must come in person to our office at 1408 Franklin Street in Vancouver to register. You have until 8 pm on election night to register to vote or update your address for the current election.
Restoration of civil rights to people convicted of a felony
If you were convicted of a felony in a Washington State court, your right to vote is restored automatically once you are no longer under the authority of Department of Corrections (DOC) (in prison or on community custody). If you have questions about your status please contact DOC.
If you were convicted of a felony in another state or in federal court, your right to vote is restored automatically as long as you are not currently incarcerated for that felony.
You do not lose the right to vote for a misdemeanor conviction or a conviction in juvenile court.
You do not need a certificate of discharge (COD) to have your voting rights restored.
Once your right to vote is restored, you must register in order to vote.
Additional information on this subject can be found by clicking the links below: