Register to Vote

Program Type:

Civic Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details

Stop by the lobby and register to vote with a Deputy Registrar sponsored by HEADCOUNT

Voter Qualifications: 

To register to vote, you must be:

  1. A U.S. citizen
  2. At least 18 years old by the general election
  3. A resident of your precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day

In addition to the above, to register to vote you also must display two pieces of identification. Neither needs to be a photo ID, but one must include your current address. Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Illinois driver's license
  • Illinois state ID
  • Employee or student ID
  • Credit card
  • Social security card
  • Birth certificate
  • Utility bill in applicant's name
  • Mail postmarked to the applicant
  • Valid U.S. passport
  • Public aid ID card
  • Lease or rental contract

In Illinois, you do not declare affiliation with a political party when you register to vote. In primary elections, you must choose to vote for a specific political party ballot.