CONCORD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) With city and special elections approaching, state officials are reminding residents about the requirements for registering to vote in New Hampshire.

Attorney General John M. Formella and Secretary of State David M. Scanlan said this week that anyone planning to cast a ballot must meet three basic qualifications: they must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by election day, and living in New Hampshire as their primary residence.

Granite Staters can register through their local clerk’s office, during meetings of their town or city’s supervisors of the checklist, on election day at the polls, or, in some cases, through the absentee process. Registration deadlines vary by community, so voters are encouraged to check with their clerk’s office.

When signing up, residents must provide documentation to verify their eligibility. Commonly accepted proof includes:

  • Identity and age: driver’s license, government-issued photo ID, or passport.

  • Citizenship: birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization papers, or other federal documents.

  • Domicile: New Hampshire driver’s license or non-driver ID, local vehicle registration, a government-issued check or tax form listing a current address, or, in some cases, a lease agreement or utility bill.

If someone does not provide sufficient proof of identity, age, citizenship, or domicile, they cannot be added to the voter rolls.

On election day, voters who are already registered must also show a qualified photo ID to receive a ballot.

For more information about deadlines, candidate filings, or to find contact details for their local clerk, residents can use the Secretary of State’s voter information lookup at app.sos.nh.gov or visit sos.nh.gov for details about registration.