How do you register to vote in Austin, Texas?

Short answer

Texas does not offer fully online voter registration: you complete the official application, print and sign it, and mail or deliver it to your county voter registrar, and it must arrive at least 30 days before the election you want to vote in. Travis County registrations go through the Travis County Tax Office voter registration division.

Next steps

1. Confirm eligibility and whether you need a new registration or an update to an existing record.
2. Complete the official application, print it, and sign it by hand.
3. Mail or deliver the signed form to the county voter registrar before the 30-day deadline.
4. Check the registration status online after processing and keep the voter certificate when it arrives.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming the form was submitted when it was only filled out online
• Missing the 30-day deadline before a specific election
• Registering in the wrong county after a move
• Sending the application or personal details through an unofficial site

Key facts

• Texas law requires registration by the 30th day before Election Day (VoteTexas).
• Texas has no fully online voter registration: print, sign, and mail or deliver the application to your county voter registrar.
• Travis County registrations go to the Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector's voter registrar office.

Checked August 26, 2026 against the official source.

Common questions

How do I know it worked?

Look up your record in the Secretary of State's My Voter Portal or with the county registrar. If nothing shows two weeks after mailing, call the registrar before the deadline passes.

Official sources

• VoteTexas voter registration
• Travis County voter registration

Checked August 26, 2026. Recheck the official page monthly and when the official page changes.

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• Where to vote in Austin
• Plan for Travis County jury duty
• Texas change-of-address checklist