Colorado Voting FAQ's

"How do I know if I'm registered to vote?"

Check registration status at sos.state.co.us or GoVoteColorado.gov or contact your county clerk and recorder's office directly.

"Do I have to show ID to vote? What IDs are accepted?"

An ID is required to vote in-person.

If you are voting via mail and your ballot says "ID required," you must enclose a photocopy or printed photo of an ID (black & white is fine).

Colorado accepts many types of IDs in physical or digital form.

"It's past June 12 and I didn't get my mail ballot. What do I do?"

Contact your county clerk and recorder's office to request a replacement ballot or go to any vote center and vote in person.

"What's the deadline to return my ballot?"

Ballots must be physically received by 7pm on Election Day — mailing it on Election Day is not enough in Colorado. Mail early or use a drop box to be safe.

"What is the deadline to register to vote?"

Colorado has same-day voter registration. Voters can register and vote in person at any vote center on Election Day.

Trans & Nonbinary Voters

Gender Markers Mismatch

"My ID still has my old name and/or gender marker. Will they turn me away?"

No. Colorado law allows voting as long as identity can be reasonably confirmed. Present your ID and, if questioned, ask for a provisional ballot — you have the legal right to one. Your vote will still count while the matter is reviewed. You do not need to explain or justify your gender identity to poll workers.

"A poll worker is asking invasive questions about my ID. What do I do?"

You are not required to answer personal questions beyond confirming your legal name and address. Calmly say: "I'd like to cast a provisional ballot, please." If the situation escalates, ask for the Election Lead Judge on duty — every vote center has one. You can also call the Colorado Voter Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

Trans & Nonbinary Voters

Voting With a New Name

"I just changed my legal name, how does this affect my voter registration?"

If you are a transgender or nonbinary Coloradan who has legally changed your name, state records should reflect your new legal name. However, your legal name change may not be reflected on your ballot.

To make sure a ballot will arrive with the correct name, confirm your registration is updated with your new legal name by contacting your county clerk's office.

You can:

• Submit an updated voter registration form to your County Clerk by mail, fax, email, or

• Visit a voting center to request a replacement ballot from a county staff member.

Trans & Nonbinary Voters

Voting With a Deadname

"I haven't changed my legal name, but I go by a different name in my everyday life. Does this mean I have to vote with my deadname?"

Yes. If you have not legally changed your name yet, you can still vote, but you will need to vote using your current legal name. Election officials use information tied to your legal records, such as your name, address, social security and ID, to verify and count your ballot. This means voting in person or by mail requires using and signing with your current legal name.

If you are considering a legal name change before voting, please be aware that the timeline can vary significantly from person to person. If you would like assistance navigating the process, please reach out to casemanagement@rmequality.org