Register to Vote
You can begin the process of
registering to vote in DuPage County right here. You can check to see if you are
already registered or download an application as a PDF file and fill it in and
mail today. You can also register at many locations throughout DuPage County. To
check your eligibility to vote, please read through the following requirements.
If you have any questions, you can view our Voter FAQs, or you can contact us
directly.
(NOTE: The online registration must be printed,
physically signed, and mailed or delivered to the Election Commissioners no
later than 28 days before the next election.)Quick Links
Who can register to vote
In order to register to
vote, you must meet these qualifications:
- You must be a United
States citizen
- You must be at least 18 years old on or before the next
election
- You must live in your election precinct at least 30 days
before the next election
- You must not be convicted and in jail
- You cannot claim the right to vote anywhere else
Where and
How to register to vote
You must register at least 28 days prior to an
election in order to vote in that election. You can register by mail or in
person.
In person
You can register in person at
local City, Village, or Township Halls in DuPage County or at the Election
Commission office in addition to some local Libraries. Click here for a list of registration locations.
When registering, be sure to bring two forms of identification with you, one of
which must have your correct address on it.
By mail
You can also register by mail using an approved registration application
form. You may download a PDF registration form in below, or you may contact the Election
Commission to have a form sent to you. Instructions are included on the form
for where to mail it.
Please note the following deadline information:
- You must mail or deliver this form no later than 28 days before the next
election.
- If you do not receive a confirmation within 4 weeks of
mailing or delivering this form, call the DuPage County Election Commission at
630-407-5600.
Important Information:
- If you have
never registered to vote in DuPage County and you are now registering, then you
must send one of the following with this application:
(1) A copy of a
current and valid photo identification
(2) A copy of a current utility
bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document
that shows your name and address. - If you do not provide the information
required above, then you will be required to provide election officials with
this information the first time you vote at the polling place or by absentee
ballot
- If you register by mail, then you must vote in person the first
time you vote if you do not supply the required identification.
- If the
form is not completed in full, the application will NOT be processed.
Download the Voter Application
For your convenience, a downloadable Voter Application has been
provided as an Acrobat PDF document. To utilize this feature, you will need a
copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is free and can be downloaded from
Adobe's web
site.
Did this page answer your questions? If not, please contact us online or call us at 630-407-5600.
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