Voter Registration

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Exercise Voting Rights 

Voter registration is a process by which a person verifies that they meet all qualifications to be eligible to vote and are then registered to cast a vote in the upcoming election.

Register Online

Step 1.Find Registration Status

Voter Registration Status

Confirm voter registration status by providing a full name or PennDOT Driver’s License number or PennDOT ID. If registered, party affiliation and polling place address will be displayed once the system locates the voter registration record.

In Pennsylvania, residents must register to vote no later than 15 days before the election.

Step 2.Register to Vote Online

Register to Vote Online

Register by Mail

Postmarks No Longer Apply
Applications to register to vote must be received by 5:00 pm in the Elections Division on the deadline.

Step 1.Download and Print the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application

Voter Registration Application

The voter registration application is also available in:

  • 中文 (Simplified Chinese)
  • 繁體 (Traditional Chinese)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)

Step 2.Fill in the Paper Application

The application must be completed in blue or black ink only. 

Step 3.Sign the Application

The voter registration application will not be considered valid without a signature.

Step 4.Add a Stamp and Mail the Envelope

The voter registration application will not be processed without the appropriate postage. Mail to:

Elections Division
County Office Building
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 312
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Register In Person

Step 1.Voter Registration Location

In person voter registrations can be completed at the Allegheny County Elections Office:

Elections Division
County Office Building
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 312
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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Phone: 412-350-4500

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Step 2.Fill in the Paper Application

The application must be completed in blue or black ink only. 

Step 3.Sign the Application

The voter registration application will not be considered valid without a signature.

Step 4.Submit the Application to the Elections Staff

The information on the application will be reviewed for accuracy.

Step 5.Receive a Voter Registration Card

Once the voter registration has been processed and approved, applicants will receive a voter registration card in the mail.


Step 6.Find other Registration Locations

Use the online search tool to find additional locations to register to vote, including PennDOT locations and other government offices. 

In the event of a voter's death, their voter registration should be cancelled as soon as possible. A cancellation form can only be completed by an immediate family member or the executor of the deceased's estate. View the Cancellation of Voter Registration Record Due to Death of the Voter(PDF, 149KB) form.