How to Register to Vote in Chicago?

Registering as a voter gives you the power to make your own rules by representation and exploit your constitutional rights. All states offer different but elaborate ways of registering as a voter. To further exercise democracy, you are allowed to cancel your voter registration for various reasons.

Registering as a voter in Chicago involves a series of requirements and steps. Missing a single requirement might rob you of a great chance of exercising democracy.

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Who Is Eligible to Register as a Voter in Chicago?

, you need to fulfill the following requirements:

Be at least 17 years during registration, and 18 during the coming election
Have lived in your registered address for at least 30 days before the elections
Not in prison
Be a legal U.S. citizen

Note: Free ex-convicts and those under parole or probation are allowed to register as voters, so long as they meet all the other eligibility criteria.

Although elections are held regularly, you do not need to register as a voter every year; unless you want to make changes in your information or have relocated.

How Can I Register to Vote in Chicago?

There are . These include

1. In-Person at Early Voting

You can register as a voter in person at an early voting center. An early voting center allows you to vote before the actual voting day, either by mail or in person. For you to register in an early voting center as a voter, you need to present at least two identification documents.

At least one of the documents you provided must show your current residence address.

You can also register to vote in person at the Illinois Secretary of State's Office if you're also applying for a new driver's license or state ID during that visit.

2. By Mailing Your Application

To register as a voter in Chicago through the mail, download and fill in the application form, print, sign and deliver it to your local election offices. You do not need an identification document unless it is your first time registering as a voter.

3. With a Deputy Registrar

You can scout for a deputy registrar by contacting political parties or civic organizations near you. To register with the deputy registrar, you need to provide two identification documents, with one indicating your current address.

4. At Your Precinct Polling Place on Election Day

If you wait till the last day of registering as a voter, you can register at the polling station dictated by your residence address on the day of voting. You will need to prove your identity by presenting two identification documents, one of which shows your residence address.

5. Online Application

To register online as a voter in Chicago, visit the official Chicago elections website and follow the steps as indicated. You will have to provide a copy of your driving license or national ID to register as a voter online.

The following are the acceptable forms of identification documents acceptable while registering as a voter in Chicago:

Passport or Military ID
Driver's License or State ID card
College/University/School/Work ID
Vehicle registration card
Lease, mortgage, or deed to a 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

Other documents that can be used in place of the identification documents are:

Utility, Medical or Insurance Bill
Bill, Transcript or Report Card from School
Bank Statement, Pay Stub, or Pension Statement
Official mail from any government agency

Voter Registration Deadlines in Illinois

Registration Method	Deadline
Online	16 days before Election Day
Mail	Must be received 28 days before Election Day
In-Person	Available up to and including on Election Day

How Do I Cancel Voter Registration in Chicago?

If you are a registered voter and would like to unregister or , you need to download the voter registration cancellation form, sign it, and fill it out. Alternatively, you can write a letter explaining your case.

Mail the signed letter or the filled-out cancellation form to

Voter Registration

Chicago Election Board

69 W Washington St., Suite 600

Chicago IL 60602

You can also apply for the cancellation of voter rights of a deceased person through email. Send an email containing the following information to the Chicago election registration email:

The full name
Registration address
Birth year
Any other identifying information of the deceased

The election board will review your application and retrieve the voter information from the Illinois Vital Records System and cancel the registration.

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