Voter Information

What is the deadline for registering to vote?
In Illinois, voter registration is always open. You can register to vote anytime, up to and including Election Day.
 
Am I eligible to register to vote?
To register to vote in the upcoming election, you must meet all of the following qualifications:
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 Be a U.S. citizen
 Be 18 years old on or before the upcoming election
 Live in your precinct at least 30 days before the election
 Not claim the right to vote elsewhere
 You must not be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of a conviction.

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What kind of identification do I need?
You will need any TWO of the below forms of identification, ONE of which lists your current address. You may use an IL state ID and/or IL driver's license to register at your new address, even if the ID lists your old address.
 
Accepted Forms of ID:
 Driver's License or State ID card
 Passport or Military ID
 College/University/School/Work ID
 Vehicle registration card
 Lease, mortgage, or deed to your home
 Credit or debit card
 Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid card
 Insurance card

 Civic, union, or professional membership card
 LINK/Public Aid/Department of Human Services card
 Illinois FOID card
 
You may also use the following kinds of mail as a form of ID:
 Bill, Transcript or Report Card from School
 Bank Statement, Pay Stub, or Pension Statement
 Utility, Medical, or Insurance Bill
 Official mail from any government agency
 
Where and how can I register to vote?
ONLINE: CLICK HERE to register to vote or update your registration online.
Use your IL driver's license or state ID card to register to vote or update your registration online. 
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IN PERSON AT AN EARLY VOTING SITE
Bring 2 forms of ID to ANY early voting site in Chicago to register and vote same-day.