Vermont

Voting Guide.

Vermont automatically mails a ballot to every active voter for general elections and allows registration up to and including Election Day.

Last verified · June 15, 2026

Key details for your state.

Registration deadline
No deadline — register any time, including at the polls on Election Day.
Early voting
Early/absentee voting begins 45 days before Election Day at your town clerk.
Absentee / mail-in
Every active voter is automatically mailed a ballot for general elections. Ballot must be received by 7:00 PM Election Day.
ID requirements
Generally no ID required. First-time voters who registered by mail without verified ID may need to show ID.
Election Day hours
Polls close at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Opening times vary by town (5:00 AM to 10:00 AM).

Extra info:

  • Vermont allows same-day registration — register any time through Election Day at your polling place.
  • Every active voter automatically receives a mail ballot for general elections.
  • Poll opening times vary by town — closing is uniformly 7:00 PM.

All information on this page comes from the Vermont Secretary of State's official election website. Confirm details there before voting:

https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/ ↗