Register To Vote

Washington voter registration rules

To register in Washington you must:

• be a citizen of the United States

• be at least 18 years old by Election Day (A new state law in 2018 made it possible for 16- and 17-year-olds to start the vote registration process)

• be a legal resident of Washington state, your county, and precinct for 30 days immediately preceding Election Day

• not be disqualified from voting due to a court order

• not be under Department of Corrections supervision for a Washington felony conviction

Washington voter registration deadlines

• In Person: Election Day

• By Mail: 8 days before Election Day

• Online: 8 days before Election Day

Washington voter registration directions

• Use the Washington state Secretary of State's Register to Vote tools to fill out the forms online, by mail, or in-person. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

• Or, contact the Snohomish County Elections department or the Island County Elections department

Update your registration if ...

• You are new to Washington State

• You have recently moved

• You have a new mailing address

• You changed your name

Find a ballot drop box or mail your ballot

• Ballot drop boxes are open 24/7 from the date ballots are mailed until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
  • Stanwood: 9701 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
  • Camano Island: 121 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island

• To return your ballot by mail, simply drop your ballot in a mailbox; no postage necessary. Mail-in ballots must be in the box before the last pick-up time on Election Day to be postmarked on time. 

Senior & Disability Property Tax Exemption

If you’re 61 or older or living with a disability, you may qualify for a property tax exemption that reduces or removes some local taxes — including school levies — on your primary home.

Both the Snohomish County and Island County assessors report that many homeowners qualify but haven’t applied.

Even if you think your income is too high, it’s worth checking — recent changes in income, retirement, or medical expenses can make you eligible. The exemption lasts all year once approved and does not need to be repaid.

Learn more on our Property Tax Exemption explainer page.

Don’t leave money on the table — apply today.