Do I need proof of citizenship to register to vote in Maine?

No. Maine does not currently require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. However, if the federal SAVE Act passes, all states would be required to collect proof of citizenship for voter registration. Getting your documents in order now is recommended.

How much does a birth certificate cost in Maine?

A certified birth certificate in Maine costs $15.00 for a record search and one certified copy if located; $6.00 for each additional certified copy of the same record requested at the time of search. Processing typically takes DRVS walk-in requests are generally same day, with occasional up-to-24-hour turnaround; mail and online requests are also available. Use the official Maine vital records office for current details: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents. Remember: you must order from the state where you were born, not where you currently live.

What voter ID do I need in Maine?

Maine requires no general id is required for already-registered voters to receive a ballot; election day registrants must register in person and provide id and proof of residence for voting. Check with your local election office or visit the Maine Secretary of State website for specific details on acceptable forms of identification.

Maine Voter Registration Guide

Q: Can I register to vote online in Maine?

Yes, Maine offers online voter registration. Visit your state's election office website to register or update your registration. The registration deadline is in-person registration is available through close of polls on election day; mail registrations must be received by close of business 21 days before election day; online registration closes at 5:00 pm on the 21st day before election day.

Current voter registration requirements, birth certificate ordering information, voter ID rules, deadlines, and official election office links for Maine.

POC: No current requirementNo ID required

Active POC Law

POC Law (Not Enforced)

No POC Requirement

Voter ID Requirement

No general ID is required for already-registered voters to receive a ballot; Election Day registrants must register in person and provide ID and proof of residence

Online Registration

Available

Registration Deadline

In-person registration is available through close of polls on Election Day; mail registrations must be received by close of business 21 days before Election Day; online registration closes at 5:00 PM on the 21st day before Election Day

Proof of Citizenship Law

No current requirement

NoteNo active statewide documentary proof-of-citizenship voter-registration requirement as of Mar 2026. Legacy Maine SOS voter-ID page paths used previously in this project now return 404 and were replaced with current elections pages.

What to Do Now

1Check if you have one of the accepted documents (passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate)
2If your name has changed, get a passport in your current legal name
3Order your birth certificate now if you don't have one
4Verify your voter registration is current
5Keep originals safe - the SAVE Act requires originals, not photocopies

Maine Voter Registration Guide

What to Do Now

How to Order in Maine

Online

By Mail

In Person

Maine Resources

Maine Election Office(opens in new tab)

Maine Vital Records(opens in new tab)

Federal Resources

USA.gov Birth Certificates(opens in new tab)

U.S. Passports(opens in new tab)

Vote.gov(opens in new tab)

VoteRiders(opens in new tab)

Verification Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof of citizenship to register to vote in Maine?

How much does a birth certificate cost in Maine?

What voter ID do I need in Maine?

Can I register to vote online in Maine?