Who Can Register?
To vote in Pennsylvania, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the election.
- Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register and vote for at least 30 days before the next election.
- Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next election.
How to Register
Apply Online
You can fill out an online voter application form up until 15 days before the upcoming election. Be sure to have your PA Driver's License or PennDOT ID handy prior to filling out your application, as they will be needed to verify your identity before submission.
Paper Application
Step 1: Download and print the paper voter registration form.
OR
Obtain a paper voter registration form in-person by visiting one of the following:
- A state Wine and Spirits store
- A state representative's office
- Any library
- Erie County Voter Registration Office
Step 2: Once completed, the application should be mailed or physically submitted to:
Erie County Voter Registration Office
140 W. 6th St. Rm 112
Erie, PA 16501
Alternatively, you can fill out and submit your voter registration form through the PennDOT photo and driver's license center location nearest you.
Updating Your Registration
You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in person by using the voter registration application form and checking the correct box at the top of the form.
You can request a change at any time. However, the deadline to request a change for a particular election is 15 days before that election.
Checking Your Registration Status
You can check your voter registration online or by phone by calling Erie County Voter Services at (814) 451-6275
Cancel Your Registration
You may submit a cancellation of registration request at any time. However, the deadline to make any changes to your registration is 15 days before any election.
Completed Cancellation of Registration Request forms can be mailed to our office at:
Erie County Voter Registration
140 W. Sixth Street Room 112
Erie, Pa 16501