How do I vote in Maryland? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here's your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Maryland. To see guides for other states, click here.

Do I need to register to vote?

Yes, you need to register to vote in Maryland. Check your registration status here.

How do I do that?

You can register to vote online or in-person at state offices including Board of Elections offices, Department of Health offices, Department of Human Services offices and Motor Vehicle Administration offices. Find more details and a full list of locations here.

What's the deadline?

The deadline to register online or by mail is Oct. 15, but you can continue to register in-person through Election Day.

Where do I find out where my polling site is?

You can look up your in-person polling location here.

Can I vote by mail?

Anyone can vote by mail in Maryland. If you have a Maryland driver’s license you can apply online. You can also return a paper form by mail, fax or email or apply in person at your local Board of Elections office. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot sent to you by mail or fax is Oct. 29. To receive a ballot online, the deadline to apply is Nov. 1.

What's the latest date I can turn in my ballot?

Your mail-in ballot must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. or to a ballot drop box by the time the polls close.

Is there a way I can track my ballot?

You can track your ballot online here.

What if I need help getting to the polling site?

If you’re unable to get to your polling place for early voting or on Election Day, you can request an absentee ballot without an excuse.

Where do I find election results?

USA TODAY will have presidential, congressional and statewide race results updating live here.

Illustrations by Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Maryland voting guide: Polling sites, vote-by-mail deadline, more