Voting Information 

In order to be considered an eligible voter in New Carrollton, you must:

• Be 18+ on or before Election Day.

• Have resided within the incorporated limits of the City of New Carrollton for the last 30 consecutive days.

• Not claim residency or eligibility to vote in another jurisdiction.

US Citizenship is not required for voting in New Carrollton municipal elections. US citizenship is still required for voting in state, federal, and county-level elections.

If you're a US Citizen and have a Maryland state-issued ID or Driver's License, you can register to vote at elections.maryland.gov. If you're a US Citizen, but don't have a state-issued ID, you can print and mail a voter registration application to the Maryland Board of Elections. You can find the form by clicking here. 

If you're not a US Citizen, but reside in New Carrollton, you're required to register to vote in-person at City Hall while polls are open. To register to vote for only municipal elections, you must bring a photo ID and documented proof of residency. 

If you're registering to vote for municipal elections at City Hall, you must bring one of the following Photo IDs that verify your identity:

1. Passport

2. Consular ID Card

3. A driver's license issued in the United States and/or US territories

4. A state-issued ID Card

5. An international driver's license

If you're registering to vote for municipal elections at City Hall, you must bring one of the following documents that verify your residency:

1. A piece of mail or benefits statement from the federal, state, or local government postmarked within 30 days of submission for registration;

2. A bank statement dated within 30 days of submission for registration;

3. A utility bill/statement dated within 30 days of submission for registration;

4. A residential lease agreement;

5. A title to a home;

6. An unexpired Maryland motor vehicle registration;

7. Credit card statement dated within 30 days of submission for registration;

8. Telephone bill dated within 30 days of submission for registration;

9. Mortgage statement;

10. Property tax bill for the most recent tax year;

11. Medical or hospital bill dated within 30 days of submission for registration;

12. Residential service contract dated within 30 days of submission for registration;

13. Sales tax or business license.