Pre-18 voter registration in
Nebraska
In Nebraska 27,524
people turn 18 every year.
Nebraskans can 
pre-register before turning 18.
To register to vote in Nebraska, you must be: 18 by Nov 3rd, 2026. That means all eligible seniors and most juniors in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18*.
*In Nebraska, 17-year-olds can vote in primaries if they will be 18 by Nov 3, 2026.
High school students can help one another get ready to vote. 
Next Steps!
How to Register to Vote in Nebraska
Upcoming Elections:
- May 12th, 2026 - Nebraska Primary Election (Register by Apr 27th, 2026)
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Nebraska General Election (Register by Oct 16th, 2026)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Nebraska.
- Registration Status - Check if you are already registered, your polling place, and more from your state’s voter registration website.
- Fair Elections Center - Learn about conducting a registration drive in Nebraska.
- Vote 411 - A nonpartisan resource to help you register, preview your ballot, and find key election information from the League of Women Voters.
- VoteRiders - Find out what forms of ID you can use to register and vote, and get help getting a valid form of ID.
Full Registration Details
By Mail: ID Requirements
When submitting your application by mail in Nebraska, you are required to provide your Nebraska driver’s license or state ID number. If you do not have a Nebraska-issued ID, you are required to provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Nebraska you must:
be a citizen of the United States
be a resident of Nebraska and of the county where you are registering; if you move to another county, you must re-register
be at least 18 years of age or will be 18 years of age on or before the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November
not be convicted of a felony and currently serving a sentence, either in Nebraska or another state or in federal court (your voting rights are restored upon completing your sentence, including any probation or parole term)
not have been officially found to be mentally incompetent
By Mail: New Voter Instructions
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes:
A current and valid photo identification or
A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address.
More information here.
Online Instructions
To register online in Nebraska, you need a valid Nebraska State ID or Driver’s License. If you don’t have a Nebraska-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.
More information here.
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About this information
This page presents a curated compilation of voting and election information, specifically geared toward high school students, their families, and educators.
Information about deadlines and voting laws is retrieved via the Democracy Works Elections API and was last retrieved on Apr 1st, 2026; the API compiles election guidance from official government sources and other vetted data providers, and details may change over time. Information concerning requirements for high schools is based on The Civics Center’s analysis of State Requirements for High School Voter Registration and was last updated on Mar 27th, 2026.
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Information about youth turning 18 each year is from the U.S. Census, and information on the number of 18-year-olds who have not yet registered is based on applying TCC’s analysis of Census data and state voter files. We also provide links to trusted resources, including VoteRiders (for voter ID information) and Fair Elections Center (for information about laws governing voter registration drives).
These pages are offered for guidance only and are not intended as legal advice. Please consult state election officials or an attorney if you have questions about any particular situation. We hope you find this useful. To cite our resources and original research, please provide links and/or cite The Civics Center.
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