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1. Who can register to vote?

To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A legal resident of Washington State
• At least 18 years old by election day*
• Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
• Not disqualified from voting due to a court order

*16 and 17-year-olds may pre-register but will not appear in the look-up system or receive a voter registration card until their 18th birthday.

In Washington, a voter is not required to register by political party.

2. Where can I register?

You may register online. Mail-in registration forms are also available at libraries, post offices, and at the County Auditor’s Office. You may also register when you renew your driver’s license.

3. When can I register?

You may register online or by mail up to 8 days before the election or in person at the Auditor’s Office up until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Once you are registered, you do not need to register again unless you change your address or name.

4. What if I change my name (signature) or move?

If you change your name or move within Snohomish County, you must update your voter registration. Changes made online or by mail after 8 days before an election will take effect after election certification. Voters can change this information in person up until 8 p.m. Election Day.

Name (signature) changes may be made by completing and mailing a voter registration form. Address changes may be made by calling Snohomish County Elections at 425-388-3444 or by sending an email.

5. How do I get a mail-in ballot?

All registered voters in Snohomish County will automatically be mailed a ballot approximately 20 days before Election Day.

6. How do I get a ballot mailed to a different address?

You can have a ballot sent anywhere in the world by calling Snohomish County Elections at 425-388-3444, or by emailing the information to the elections office. You may also let us know in person at Snohomish County Elections, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett WA 98201.

7. Who can I vote for?

Where you live determines who and what will appear on your ballot. Log in to your voter portal at VoteWa.gov to see which districts you live in and which elected official represent you. 

8. How do I find candidate information? (Local Voters' Pamphlet)

The Voters’ Pamphlet is available online. If you would like to see candidate statements for just the offices that will be on your ballot, you can visit the VoteWA application.

9. How do I return my ballot?

There are three ways to return your voted ballot:

• You may return your ballot through mail. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day. Check the last pick-up time on the box, if mailing on Election Day.
• You may use the 24-hour ballot drop boxes located throughout Snohomish County. Please refer to your ballot insert for a list of locations. Ballots can be returned until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
• You may bring your voted ballot directly to the Snohomish County Elections office during open hours. We are located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, first floor of the Administration West building, Everett.

10. Has Snohomish County Elections received my ballot?

Ballots are mailed to all eligible voters 19 days before an election. We expect to start receiving voted ballots in our office 15 days before the election. Log in to your voter portal at VoteWa.gov to check the status of your ballot. Due to processing time, ballots may not appear for up to 3 working days after receipt.