Registrar of Voters

Voters with Criminal Convictions

In Nevada, your right to vote depends on your current legal status, not your past. If you have been convicted of a felony and are currently in prison, you cannot vote while serving your sentence. Nevada law requires that voter registrations be canceled for anyone in prison for a felony. However, this restriction ends as soon as you are released. Once you have finished your prison sentence and returned to the community, your right to vote is automatically restored, regardless of the type of felony or whether you are on parole or probation.

If you were registered before your incarceration, your registration was likely canceled. As soon as you are out of prison, your right to vote is fully restored under Nevada law. Once able, you can register again like any eligible voter in Nevada—online, by mail, or in person.

If you currently face or previously faced a misdemeanor charge, your right to vote is not affected. In Nevada, only felony convictions lead to a temporary loss of voting rights, and even then, only while you are incarcerated. People in jail for misdemeanors or those on probation or parole can still vote. If you are awaiting trial or serving time for a non-felony charge, you can still register and vote if you meet all standard voter qualifications.



You can also call our office for help with registering or confirming your eligibility if you are unsure about your voting status - or visit the Nevada Secretary of State’s website to check your registration.