To Qualify to Vote You Must
- be a U.S. Citizen
- be at least 17 years old, but must be 18 years old by the next election to vote
- 16 years old may only register in person at the Registrar of Voters Office or at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles and will not be able to vote until 18 years old
- not be under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony
- not be under a judgment of full interdiction for mental incompetence or partial interdiction with suspension of voting rights
- reside in the state parish in which you seek to register
Off probation or parole? You can possibly register or re-register to vote! Bring documents (court documents and/or Voter's Right Certificate "VRC") that indicate you are no longer on probation or parole to the Registrar's Office. Office staff members can assist you with the registration process. You may obtain your VRC from the Orleans Parish Probation and Parole office, 1250 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA, (504) 962-4400.
For additional information, call (504) 658-8300 or (504) 658-8323.
Register Online
Apply online to register to vote or make changes to your registration.
Register in Person
Apply in person to register to vote at any Registrar of Voters’ Office.
Orleans Parish locations: City Hall, 1300 Perdido St. Room 1W24, and the Algiers Courthouse, 225 Morgan St., Room 105. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
When registering to vote at the Registrar of Voters’ Office, applicants are required to provide the following:
- Current Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana ID
- Birth certificate
Applicants without the above documents may present their social security card, utility bill, payroll check, and/or other government documents that include the applicants' name, address, and signature.
Register By Mail
Download the Louisiana Voter Registration Application to apply by mail. Complete and mail to Orleans Registrar of Voters Office, 1300 Perdido St., Room 1W24, New Orleans, LA 70112.