Pre-18 voter registration in
Utah
In Utah 54,107
people turn 18 every year.
Utahns can 
pre-register before turning 18.
To register to vote in Utah, 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 Utah, 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 Utah
Upcoming Elections:
- Jun 23rd, 2026 - Utah Primary Election (Register by Jun 12th, 2026)
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Utah General Election (Register by Oct 23rd, 2026)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Utah.
- Registration Status - Check if you are already registered, your polling place, and more from your state’s voter registration website.
- Fair Elections Center - Learn about conducting a registration drive in Utah.
- 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
Your completed voter registration form must contain your Utah Driver License number or your Utah State Identification number if you have one. If you do not have a Utah Driver License or a Utah State Identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have not been issued any of these numbers, indicate NONE.
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Utah you must:
be a citizen of the United States
have resided in Utah for 30 days immediately before the next election
be at least 18 years old on or before the next election (individuals who are 16 and 17 years of age may pre-register to vote; if a 17 year old will be 18 years of age on or before the upcoming general election, they may pre-register and vote in the primary election)
not be convicted of a felony and currently incarcerated
not be convicted of treason or crime against the elective franchise, unless restored to civil rights
currently resides within the voting district or precinct in which you register to vote
By Mail: New Voter Instructions
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing your 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 two forms of ID that, when combined, prove your name and current residence (bank statements, paycheck, current utility bill). More information on ID requirements here.
Online Instructions
To register online in Utah, you are required to provide your valid Utah driver license number or valid Utah ID number. Your address must also match the address on file with the Driver License Division. If your driver license address is not current, you must update your address with the Driver License Division before submitting your online voter registration. If you don't have a Utah-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.
More information here.
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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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