FILLING OUT THE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION:

Section 1: Check all boxes that apple - be sure to fill this out according to your needs. You do not have to choose a Party Affiliation unless you want to vote in the Primary Election. If you are a first time registrant and would like to vote by mail for the future, check the box.

Sections 2-6: are self explanatory. Just be sure to be accurate. *Section 6 is optional

Section 7: Fill out one or the other if all possible so that you are able to vote without providing ID. If there is any question about the information you provide you may be asked to provide further identification, or vote provisionally. (See further down)

Sections 8-10: are self explanatory. 8 must be completed. 9 is if your mailing address is different than your home address. Leave 10 blank if this is your first time getting registered.

Section 11: Is if you’ve changed your name since you voted last. The name change box should also be checked in Section 1.

Section 12 is optional, but it will allow County officials to contact you if there is an issue with your application or voting ballot. We recommend it.

If you have any questions or concerns about this or any part of the application please call your County Clerk’s office.

Section 13: Choosing a Political Party -
You DO NOT have to choose a party unless you want to vote in the Primary. Change of party affiliation forms must be filed 55 days before the next Primary Election. 
The purpose of the Primary Election is to choose the candidate who will run against the opposing party's candidate in the General Election in November. So if you are registered as a Democrat or Republican, the only candidates you will see on your ballot for the Primary are of the party to which you are registered. In the General Election you can vote for any candidate you want, regardless of your affiliation.

IF YOU ARE UNDECLARED YOU CAN VOTE IN THE PRIMARY IF YOU VOTE IN PERSON.

You will have to declare a party at the polling place. If you want to vote by mail, choosing a party must be done at least 7 days prior. You can also change your party affiliation at any time after the Primary, by filling out the change party affiliation form.

Section 14: If you would like to vote by mail instead of voting in person check the appropriate box. Section 1 has the same option. Check both.

Be sure to sign and date your application. Addition instructions are provided at the bottom of the application.