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Mississippi Voter Registration Guide

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

POC: On books - Not enforcedPhoto ID required
Interactive map of the United States showing proof-of-citizenship law status by state
Active POC Law
POC Law (Not Enforced)
No POC Requirement
Voter ID Requirement
Photo ID is required for in-person voting; SOS lists statutory exemptions for certain absentee-by-mail voters, religious-objection affidavit voters, and voters in specified state-licensed care-facility polling places
Online Registration
Not available
Registration Deadline
Registration must be completed at least 30 days before the election
Proof of Citizenship Law
On books - Not enforced
NoteSHIELD Act (SB 2588) signed into law by Gov. Reeves on Apr 1, 2026. Requires citizenship verification at registration and annual SAVE audit of voter rolls. Effective Jul 1, 2026. ACLU of MS opposes.

What to Do Now

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

Frequently Asked Questions