Delaware Code

15 Del. C. § 7554 (2026)

Voter eligibility

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(a) Voter eligibility shall be as specified within the town charter; provided however, that in no event shall a municipality impose a durational residency requirement in excess of 30 days.

(b) A municipality that uses the State’s Voter Registration System as the source of its list of registered voters must enter into a written agreement with the Department of Elections that specifies the responsibilities of each party registering voters, maintaining voter records and providing Election Day support. The deadline for voter registration shall be no more than 30 days prior to any scheduled municipal election, and timeliness shall be determined in accordance with § 2036(1) and (2) of this title.

(c) A municipality that maintains its own voter registration system shall publish and post a schedule of when eligible citizens may register to vote. The deadline for voter registration shall be no more than 30 days prior to any scheduled municipal election, and timeliness shall be determined in accordance with § 2036(1) and (2) of this title. The municipality shall provide eligible citizens a reasonable opportunity to register to vote.

(d) Persons appearing to vote shall present proof of identity and address. The identification shall be 1 or more of the following items that individually or together show the identity and address of the person:

(1) A current State of Delaware driver’s license or ID card;

(2) A uniformed service ID card;

(3) Another current photo ID issued by the State of Delaware; U.S. Government; the voter’s employer, high school or higher education institution;

(4) A current utility bill, bank statement, credit card statement, a paycheck or pay advice, or another type of bill or statement;

(5) A lease or sales agreement; and/or

(6) Any other documentation that a person can reasonably and commonly accept as proof of identity and address.

(e) Personal recognition by a majority of the Election Officers in the polling place can attest to a voter’s identity and address.

75 Del. Laws, c. 342, §  280 Del. Laws, c. 388, § 1
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: Am. Civil Liberties Union of Delaware v. The Town of Fenwick Island (Del. Super. Ct. 2026).
Am. Civil Liberties Union of Delaware v. The Town of Fenwick Island (Del. Super. Ct. 2026). “6 15 Del. C. § 7554. 7 49 Del. Laws, ch. 302 (1953).”
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