Notify Registrar of Voters

Removing the deceased from voter rolls prevents their identity from being used for fraudulent voting and maintains the integrity of public election records. While voter fraud is rare, leaving a deceased person registered creates a vulnerability. Some states automatically cross-reference death records with voter rolls, but the process can be slow. Proactively notifying the registrar ensures timely removal.

Contact your county or city election office (often called the Board of Elections, Registrar of Voters, or County Clerk). Most offices accept notification by mail or in person with a certified death certificate. Some states have online portals. You can find your local office at vote.org or by searching "[county name] voter registration office." The process is simple and typically completed within one election cycle.

Most election offices require only a certified death certificate and a written request (sometimes a specific form available from the office). You generally do not need Letters Testamentary or proof of executor status for this notification. If the deceased was registered in multiple locations (for example, a former address), notify each jurisdiction separately. Keep a copy of your submission for estate records.