Grayson County Voter Registration & Election Guide

How to register and vote — step by step

1. Step 1

   Check whether you are already registered

   Look yourself up on the Texas Secretary of State voter portal using your name and date of birth or your driver license number. If your address is out of date, update it instead of registering again.

   Check my registration →

2. Step 2

   Confirm you are eligible

   You must be a United States citizen, a resident of Grayson County, at least 17 years and 10 months old to apply (18 by election day), not finally convicted of a felony without completed sentence or restored rights, and not declared mentally incapacitated by a court.

   Texas eligibility rules →

3. Step 3

   Complete a Texas voter registration application

   Texas does not offer fully online registration. Fill out the state application, print and sign it, or pick up a paper form at the Grayson County Elections Administration office, a library, or a post office.

   Get the application →

4. Step 4

   Return your application to Grayson County

   Mail or deliver your signed application to the Grayson County voter registrar at 115 West Houston Street, Sherman, Texas 75090. It must be received or postmarked at least 30 days before the election you want to vote in.

   Grayson County voter registration →

5. Step 5

   Know your voting options and bring acceptable ID

   Vote early in person during the early voting period, vote on election day at your assigned or countywide polling place, or apply to vote by mail if you qualify. Bring one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, or a supporting form of ID with a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.

   Acceptable photo ID →

Key Texas deadlines to remember

Frequently asked questions

What is the voter registration deadline in Texas?

Your application must be received or postmarked at least 30 days before election day. Confirm the exact date for your election with Grayson County Elections or VoteTexas.gov.

Can I register to vote online in Texas?

No. Texas requires a signed paper application. You can complete the state form online, then print, sign, and mail or deliver it to the Grayson County voter registrar.

What ID do I need to vote in Grayson County?

One of the seven approved forms of Texas photo ID. If you cannot reasonably obtain one, you may present a supporting document such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or voter registration certificate and sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.

Who can vote by mail in Texas?

Voters who are 65 or older, sick or disabled, out of the county during the entire voting period, expecting to give birth within three weeks of election day, or confined in jail but otherwise eligible. Applications must be received by the county before the state deadline.

Where do I vote in Grayson County?

Polling places and early voting sites are published by Grayson County Elections Administration. Call 903-893-8683 or check the county elections page before every election, because locations can change.

What if my right to vote is challenged at the polls?

You may always request a provisional ballot. Note the time, location, and what happened, and contact the Grayson County NAACP so we can help you follow up with election officials.