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Utah Voter Registration Guide

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

POC: On books - Not enforcedID 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
Utah conducts voting by mail; if voting provisionally while not already registered, the voter must show two acceptable forms of ID (one for identity and one for residence)
Online Registration
Available
Registration Deadline
Paper voter registration must be received by the county clerk by 5:00 pm 11 days before the election; in-person Election Day registration is available with two valid IDs
Proof of Citizenship Law
On books - Not enforced
NoteUtah HB 209 (House 62-13, Senate along party lines, Mar 5-6, 2026) requiring DPOC for state election registration. Gov. Cox took action on remaining bills Mar 26, 2026; no veto issued — HB 209 is law. Federal-form registrants limited to federal races without DPOC. ACLU of Utah opposed.

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