Voter Registration Print

Register to Vote Online at:   http://www.credomobile.com/registertovote/?source=yvm

Registration Requirements:
In order to register to vote, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen;
  • Must be at least 18 years of age by election day; 
  • Must have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to election day. 
  • Must have two (2) forms of identification. One form of identification must show your name and one form of identification must show your name and permanent residence address. The following are suggested forms of identification that may be used: 
  • Bank Statement 
  • Birth Certificate 
  • Bus Pass 
  • Car Registration 
  • Checkbook with name and address imprinted 
  • Credit Card 
  • Gun Permit 
  • Hospital/Clinic Card 
  • Illinois Driver's License 
  • Insurance/Medicare Card 
  • Lease 
  • Library Card 
  • Rent Receipt 
  • Selective Service Card 
  • Social Security Card 
  • State I.D. Card 
  • Student I.D. Card 
  • Utility Bill

NOTE: A residence is a permanent abode, a place where a person actually lives. No one may register from a place of business or office unless actually living there.

Registering to Vote:
You can register to vote in-person or by mail, both methods are explained below:

In-Person
You may register to vote in-person, at the following locations:

  • County Clerk's Office
  • Board of election commissioner's Office
  • City and Village Offices
  • Township Offices
  • Precinct committeemen
  • Schools
  • Public Libraries
  • Military Recruitment Offices


The following organizations may be entitled to register people to vote:

  • Some Labor Groups
  • Some Civic Groups
  • Some Corporations


When applying for service at the following:

  • Driver's License Facilities
  • Department of Healthcare & Family Services
  • Department of Employment Security


By Mail
Under federal law, citizens may apply to register to vote by mailing in an application. The applications are available at some public and private facilities where you live. Also, applications can be downloaded from the Illinois State Board of Elections website at: www.elections.il.gov. When you apply for registration using the mail-in form, it must be postmarked prior to the close of registration.
 
Registration Period:
Registration is open year round, except:

During the 27-day period just prior to an election and during the 2-day period after each election (1 day after in Chicago)

Additional Information:
If you would like additional  information  regarding Voter Registration, please visit the website for the Illinois State Board of Elections at:  http://www.elections.il.gov/VotingInformation/welcome.aspx