Pre-18 voter registration in
Maine
In Maine 16,086
people turn 18 every year.
Mainers can 
pre-register before turning 18.
To register to vote in Maine, you must be: 16 years old. That means all eligible seniors, juniors and most sophomores in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18*.
*In Maine, 17-year-olds can vote in primaries if they will be 18 by Nov 3, 2026.
High school students can help one another get ready to vote. 
Next Steps!
How to Register to Vote in Maine
Upcoming Elections:
- Jun 9th, 2026 - Maine Primary Election (Register by May 19th, 2026)
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Maine General Election (Register by Oct 13th, 2026)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Maine.
- Fair Elections Center - Learn about conducting a registration drive in Maine.
- Vote 411 - A nonpartisan resource to help you register, preview your ballot, and find key election information from the League of Women Voters.
- VoteRiders - Find out what forms of ID you can use to register and vote, and get help getting a valid form of ID.
Full Registration Details
By Mail: ID Requirements
When submitting your application by mail in Maine, you are required to provide your Maine driver’s license or State ID number. If you do not have a Maine driver’s license or State ID, you are required to include the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have not been issued any of these numbers, write "NONE" in the space for ID number.
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Maine you must:
be a United States citizen
be a resident of Maine and the municipality in which you want to vote
be at least 16 years old (you must be at least 18 years old to vote, except that you may vote in a primary election if you are 17 and will be 18 by the General Election)
By Mail: New Voter Instructions
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes current and valid photo identification OR current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here.
Online Instructions
To register online in Maine, you need to provide at least ONE of the following: Maine driver’s license number, Maine state ID card number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don’t have a Maine driver’s license, Maine state ID card, or Social Security number, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail.
More information here.
Maine High School Educators!!!
Support your students’ voter registration effort with our free toolkit.
Maine Requirements for High School Voter Registration
Public high schools are designated as voter registration agencies.
About this information
This page presents a curated compilation of voting and election information, specifically geared toward high school students, their families, and educators.
Information about deadlines and voting laws is retrieved via the Democracy Works Elections API and was last retrieved on Mar 30th, 2026; the API compiles election guidance from official government sources and other vetted data providers, and details may change over time. Information concerning requirements for high schools is based on The Civics Center’s analysis of State Requirements for High School Voter Registration and was last updated on Mar 27th, 2026.
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Information about youth turning 18 each year is from the U.S. Census, and information on the number of 18-year-olds who have not yet registered is based on applying TCC’s analysis of Census data and state voter files. We also provide links to trusted resources, including VoteRiders (for voter ID information) and Fair Elections Center (for information about laws governing voter registration drives).
These pages are offered for guidance only and are not intended as legal advice. Please consult state election officials or an attorney if you have questions about any particular situation. We hope you find this useful. To cite our resources and original research, please provide links and/or cite The Civics Center.
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