Pre-18 voter registration in
Nevada
In Nevada 37,966
people turn 18 every year.
Nevadans can 
pre-register before turning 18.
To register to vote in Nevada, you must be: 17 years old. That means all eligible seniors and most juniors in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18.
High school students can help one another get ready to vote. 
Next Steps!
How to Register to Vote in Nevada
Upcoming Elections:
- Jun 9th, 2026 - Nevada Primary Election (Register by Jun 9th, 2026)
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Nevada General Election (Register by Nov 3rd, 2026)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Nevada.
- 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 Nevada.
- 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 Nevada, you are required to provide your Nevada driver’s license or state ID number if you have one. If you have not been issued one of these ID numbers, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have not been issued any of these numbers, indicate NONE. If you select this option, you will be contacted by your County Election Department for more information once your application is received.
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Nevada you must:
be a citizen of the United States
be at least 17 years old and be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day in order to vote
have continuously resided in your county in the state of Nevada for at least 30 days and continuously resided in your precinct for at least 10 days before the next election in which you intend to vote
not currently be serving a term of imprisonment for a felony conviction
not be determined by a court of law to be mentally incompetent
claim no other place as your legal residence
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:
current and valid photo identification or
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 Nevada, you need a current and valid driver’s license or ID card issued by the Nevada DMV and the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don’t have a Nevada-issued ID or Social Security number, you can still register 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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