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The guidance explains that pre-registration is available starting at age 16, and outlines how to complete the standard online voter registration application or obtain a paper form via the state election resources or a local DMV. 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You can also use a paper voter registration form obtained online or at your local Rhode Island DMV, or pre-register when applying for a driver’s license at the DMV.",{"name":120,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":121},"Can people under 18 vote in Rhode Island primary elections?",{"text":122,"@type":114},"No. Rhode Island does not allow those under 18 to vote in primary elections. 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You can only have your voice and your needs reflected in government if you vote. Pre-registration is an important tool that allows people younger than 18 to vote as soon as they are eligible.  \n✓ Rhode Island has pre-registration to vote starting at age 16.1  \n✓ To pre-register, just fill out the standard Rhode Island voter registration application online by clicking “Register to Vote” and then “New Online Voter Registration”. This will initiate the application.2 You can download a paper voter registration form in English or Spanish here.3  \n✓ You can also get a paper registration form at your local Rhode Island DMV, or by calling 401-222-2245.4 You may also pre-register to vote at the time of applying for a driver’s license at the DMV. 5  \n✓ When you submit your voter pre-registration, an acknowledgement notice from your local board of canvassers will be sent to your address. If you do not receive your acknowledgement notice, you can contact your local board of canvassers, here.6  \n✓ You can also check your voter registration status online.  \nRhode Island does not allow those under 18 to vote in the primary elections. 7  \nRhode Island does allow minors serve as serve as a trainee election official in the town in which they reside, if the student submits written parental and principal consent to the Secretary of State. The student can be paid at the same rate as other officials, but cannot serve in lieu of a regularly trained official.8  \nFor more information, see ACS’s resources on pre-registration and youth poll workers in all 50 sta  \nACS encourages everyone to learn more about voter registration in their state. ACS is not a voter registration entity. This is simply an informational tool and is not intended, nor should it serve, as legal advice.  \n1 RI Gen. Laws §17-9.1-33  \n2 [http://www.elections.ri.gov/voting/registration.php](http://www.elections.ri.gov/voting/registration.php)  \n3 [http://www.elections.ri.gov/voting/registration.php](http://www.elections.ri.gov/voting/registration.php)  \n4 [http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/Elections/Voters/voter-registration](http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/Elections/Voters/voter-registration), Conversation with representative at Office of Secretary of the State in Rhode Island.  \n5 RI Gen. Laws §17-9.1-7  \n6 [http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/Elections/Voters/voter-registration](http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/Elections/Voters/voter-registration)  \n7 [http://www.elections.state.ri.us/faq/\\#howold](http://www.elections.state.ri.us/faq/#howold)  \n[8](8 Rhode Island General Law 17-11-12)[ Rhode Island General Law 17-11-12](8 Rhode Island General Law 17-11-12)  \n1899 L Street NW, Suite 200 | Washington, [DC 20036](DC 20036 | 202.393.6181 | info@acslaw.org | acslaw.org)[ |](DC 20036 | 202.393.6181 | info@acslaw.org | acslaw.org)[ 202.393.6181](DC 20036 | 202.393.6181 | info@acslaw.org | acslaw.org)[ |](DC 20036 | 202.393.6181 | info@acslaw.org | acslaw.org)[ info@acslaw.org](DC 20036 | 202.393.6181 | info@acslaw.org | acslaw.org)[ |](DC 20036 | 202.393.6181 | info@acslaw.org | acslaw.org)[ acslaw.org](DC 20036 | 202.393.6181 | info@acslaw.org | acslaw.org)","cbCaisHPdyOzP9Wx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisHPdyOzP9Wx","pdf",524570,"English","# Rhode Island\n## Pre-registration for voters under 18\n## Primary election age rule\n## Youth trainee election official rules\n## Notices, contact options, and status checks","[{\"question\":\"When does Rhode Island allow pre-registration to vote?\",\"answer\":\"Rhode Island allows pre-registration starting at age 16 for those who will be eligible to vote when they meet the requirement.\"},{\"question\":\"How can you pre-register to vote in Rhode Island?\",\"answer\":\"You can pre-register by completing the standard online voter registration application (“Register to Vote” then “New Online Voter Registration”). You can also use a paper voter registration form obtained online or at your local Rhode Island DMV, or pre-register when applying for a driver’s license at the DMV.\"},{\"question\":\"Can people under 18 vote in Rhode Island primary elections?\",\"answer\":\"No. Rhode Island does not allow those under 18 to vote in primary elections. However, minors may serve as trainee election officials with written parental and principal consent to the Secretary of State.\"}]","Rhode Island - Pre-registration to Vote - Youth Guidance | PDF",1789869723]