Election officials will start mailing ballots to voters on Friday, Oct. 11.

Here are things about who can and cannot vote in November’s general election.

Can convicted felons vote? 

While some states do not allow individuals with felony records to vote, Colorado is one of 23 states that restore voting rights to convicted felons upon release from prison. Following the passage of a 2019 bill, parolees are also eligible to vote. Individuals currently incarcerated for felony sentences are ineligible to vote.

What about incarcerated Coloradans?

Individuals awaiting trial or serving a sentence for misdemeanors are eligible to vote in Colorado, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. People out on bond or on probation for misdemeanors can also vote. 

What about college students from out of state?

College students from out of state have two options when it comes to voting. They can either file an absentee ballot in their home state using their home address or register to vote in Colorado using their school address.   

You can register to vote in Colorado even if you’re already registered in another state, as long as you have lived in Colorado for at least 22 days. 

Is there a waiting period before U.S. citizens can register? 

As long as you’re a U.S. citizen and meet the state’s residency requirements, you can register to vote in Colorado, regardless of how long you’ve held your citizenship. 

Do you need a driver’s license?

You can vote in Colorado as long as you have some form of official identification, such as a passport or even a utility bill. 

Do you have to be 18 to register to vote?

Technically, this is untrue in Colorado. Coloradans who are 16 and 17 can pre-register to vote, but only individuals who will have turned 18 by Election Day are eligible to vote.

Do you need a permanent address to be able to vote in Colorado?

Homeless people are eligible to vote in Colorado, as a permanent address is not required for registration. They would just need to provide a shelter or another reliable place of residence when registering to vote. 

What if you forgot to bring an ID?

According to the Secretary of State’s Office, individuals who forget or don’t have a form of identification when casting their in-person ballot can still vote by filling out a provisional ballot affidavit. Once the affidavit is filed, the voter will receive a receipt explaining how to determine the status of their ballot. 

Can you register to vote on Election Day?

Colorado is one of 23 states that allow same-day registration, which means individuals can register to vote and cast their ballots in person on Election Day.