Most-Used Links: • Voter Registration Application • Election Official Directory
Register to vote in the 2010 Elections: • by July 20 for the State Primary (August 10) • by October 12 for the General Election (Nov. 2) • at the polls on Election Day
Before you can vote, you must register. In Minnesota, you may register 20 days before Election Day or on Election Day at your polling place.
Your registration remains current until you move, change your name, or do not vote for four consecutive years. You may update your registration information by completing another Voter Registration Application.
Am I eligible to vote?You are eligible to vote if you:
Verify that you're registeredTo find out if you're already registered to vote at your current address, call your county auditor. Find contact information for your county elections official by using the Election Official Directory.
Registering before Election DayYou may register to vote by completing a Voter Registration Application and submitting it by mail or in-person to your local election official. Find contact information for your county elections official by using the Election Official Directory.
Once you're registered, you will receive a postcard with information about where you vote (your polling place) and your name will appear on the list of voters at your polling place. Of course, it takes some time to put the list together, so if you haven't registered at least 20 days before the election, you can register at the polling place on Election Day. For the 2010 State Primary on August 10, the deadline for pre-registration is July 20th, and for the 2010 State General Election on November 2, the pre-registration deadline is October 12th.
Please read the confidentiality notice about information provided on the Voter Registration Application.
Registering on Election Day If you are not registered to vote or need to update your registration information, you may do so at your local polling location on Election Day as long as you can provide proof of residence.
To register at your polling place on Election Day, you must bring one of the following with your current name and address to verify your residence in the precinct : A valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, Minnesota ID card, or receipt for any of these A valid student ID card including your photo, if your college has provided a student housing list to election officials A Tribal ID card that contains your picture and signature A valid registration in the same precinct under a different name or address A notice of late registration sent to you by your county auditor or city clerk A voter registered in the same precinct as you who can confirm your address with a signed oath An employee of the residential facility where you live who can confirm your address with a signed oath Both 1) a photo ID from the list below, and 2) a current bill from the list below with your current name and address in the precinct
Photo IDs (may be expired) Bills (delivered electronically or by mail) Minnesota Driver's License Minnesota ID Card United States Passport United States Military ID Card Tribal ID Card Minnesota University, College, or Technical College ID Card Utility bill due within 30 days of election day: Telephone (landline, cell, VOIP, etc.) TV (cable, satellite, etc.) Internet services Electric Gas Solid Waste Sewer Services Water Rent statement dated within 30 days of election day that itemizes utilities Current student fee statement
If you need to update your Minnesota driver's license or Minnesota ID, get more information from Driver and Vehicle Services' Driver's License FAQ.
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