Voter Registration
Have a voice in our Country's Future: Register to Vote!
Where/How to register:
- Register to vote online. Use your IL driver's license or state ID card to register to vote. Deadline: 11:59 pm, Sun., March 4
Q. What if my IL driver's license or state ID has my old address? A. You may use it to register. Election Board will send verification mailing to the new address. - Update your registration online (new address or name change). Use your IL driver's license or state ID card to update your registration. Deadline: 11:59 pm, Sun., March 4
Q. What if my IL driver's license or state ID has my old address? A. You may use it to update your address. Election Board will send verification mailing to the new address. - At our office by bringing in two forms of identification; one form MUST show your current address.
- At the Board of Election office located at 69 W. Washington, Suite 600, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- When you renew your driver's license or are visiting any state agency.
- At the Chicago Board of Elections website by printing out a voter registration form to be filled out and mailed back to the Chicago Board of Elections.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register?
Anyone who is 18 or over, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of their precinct at least 30 days prior to an election, can register.
What do I need?
- Two (2) forms of identification, with at least one (1) showing your current address.
- Examples of acceptable I.D.: Driver's License/State I.D., Credit Card, Employee I.D., Social Security Card, Student I.D., Utility Bill, Mail, and your Lease.
Do I need to re-register before every election?
No. The only time you need to re-register is when you change your address (even when you move within the ward), or change your name.
How do I know if I am registered?
Check the Chicago Board of Election website to find out.
To vote in an election, when do I need to register by?
To vote in an election, you MUST be registered thirty (30) days before the election.