Isaac Brekken for The New York Times

Some frequently asked questions about voting and voter registration, and the Web sites where the answers can be found.

Where is my polling place, and where can I check to see if I am actually registered to vote?

Google maps and League of Women Voters

Where can I find a telephone number for my local election official?

Can I Vote and Overseas Vote Foundation

How do I know what identification is required to vote in my state?

Can I Vote

Where can I check to see if I am eligible to vote?

Can I Vote

Whom do I call if I run into problems on or before Election Day?

Election Protection

What are the hours of my polling place?

The Pew Center on the States

Where can I see what rules apply to students who want to vote?

Brennan Center for Justice

How can I vote absentee?

Go Vote Absentee

How do I register and request my ballot from overseas?

Overseas Vote Foundation

What do I do if my absentee ballot is late?

Overseas Vote Foundation

How can I be sure my voted absentee ballot is successfully delivered to my election office in time to be counted?

Overseas Vote Foundation

If I have been convicted of a felony, am I allowed to vote in my state?

The Sentencing Project

Voters in the New York area can go to the City Room blog for more answers:

Election Day Information