Editing How to register to vote in the US (section)

=== 1. Check Your Eligibility ===
To register to vote in the U.S., you need to meet these basic eligibility requirements:

* '''Be a U.S. citizen.'''
* '''Be at least 18 years old''' by Election Day (some states allow you to register if you'll be 18 by the time of the election).
* '''Be a resident of the state''' in which you’re registering to vote.
* '''Not be disqualified''' from voting due to a felony conviction (laws vary by state).
* '''Not have been declared mentally incompetent''' by a court.