What to Know: How to Register to Vote

Information you need to register:

You must register to vote no later than 15 days before the election.

To be eligible to vote in Pennsylvania, you must:

• be a United States citizen at least 30 days before the next election
• a resident of Pennsylvania at least 30 days before the next election
• be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
  

To register to vote in Pennsylvania, the following information is required on your application:

• Legal First and Last Name
• Birth date
• Residential address
• County of residence
• Proof of identity - PA Driver’s License or PennDOT ID card or Social Security Number
• Reason for registration - new registration or change of information (previous information required)
  

The following information is optional on your application:

• Additional Contact Information (phone, email)
• Mailing address if different from residential address
• Political Party
• Accessibility and/or language needs
• Whether you would like to receive mail-in ballots
  

There are four ways to register:

1. ONLINE
   An email address is suggested for this method but not required.
   https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx
   
2. BY MAIL
   Print out the form below and mail it to the Adams County Voter Registration Office (address below).

3. IN PERSON AT A VOTER REGISTRATION OFFICE
 The Voter Registration Office for Gettysburg and Adams County is located at:
 Adams County Courthouse
 117 Baltimore St.
 1st Floor - Room 106
 Gettysburg, PA 17325
 717-337-9832
 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 (You can find Voter Registration Offices in other counties here.)
 

4. IN PERSON AT A PENNDOT LOCATION
 The PennDOT center for Gettysburg and Adams County is located at:
 37 N. 4th St.
 Gettysburg, PA 17325
 717-412-5300

 (You can find PennDOT locations in other counties here.)