Register to Vote
What happens when I register to vote?
Before you are allowed to vote your name and the address of the place where you are living when you vote must be on the official list of voters. Your name and the official list of voters tells the election judges that you may vote in Minnesota.
Can I Register to Vote?
You may register to vote if you are:
- 18 years old or older,
- a U.S. citizen, AND
- a Minnesota resident (lived in Minnesota for 20 or more days before the election)
You may NOT register to vote if you are:
- found by a court to be legally incompetent
- under the guardianship of a person where you have not retained the right to vote
How do I register to vote?
There are three ways to register to vote.
1. Voter Registration Application for early registration.
The deadline for this option was Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Not to worry, the next option explains the process for “Same Day Registration” on Election Day, Nov 4.
2. Register to Vote on Election Day
You will need:
- a current, valid Minnesota Driver’s License, learner’s permit, or a identification (ID) card (or a receipt for one). OR
- a person who is registered in the precinct where you live to vouch for your residence. OR
- a “Notice of Late Registration” card mailed to you by your county auditor (if you turned in a registration card in late). OR
- a valid registration at another address in the same precinct. OR
- a U.S. passport, US military identification card or student identification card that includes your name and photo AND an original bill for water, sewer, gas, electric, phone, solid waste or cable television services that includes your name and current address in the precinct and has a due date within 30 days of election day.
If you are a student, you may also use either
- student photo ID OR registration statement OR a fee statement for school that has your current address on it.
- student photo ID if you are on a student housing list on file at the polling place.
3. Register to Vote Absentee
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