How Can I Check to See If I'm Registered to Vote at My New Address?
If you've just moved, you'll want to change your voter registration to your new address. Registering at the new address ensures that you can have your say in local, state and federal elections that will directly impact your life. After moving, a voter should fill out a voter registration form in the new county and state before any deadlines for an upcoming election. Even if you remain in the same county, you should still fill out a new registration form with the new address to keep your polling information up-to-date. You can check to see if your paperwork has been processed by contacting the Registrar of Voters for your new county.
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Checking on Voter Registration Status
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Locate a bill showing the new address. Keep it in a place where it can be quickly accessed for reference.
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Locate the Registrar of Voters for your new county under the county government section in the phone book. You can also look online for your local Registrar of Voters. Write down the phone number.
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Call the registrar's office. Tell a staff member you want to verify that you are registered at your new address. Give the registrar's office your new full address. If you are not registered at the new address, ask how you can complete your re-registration and double check on registration deadlines for upcoming elections.
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Check your registration online for your local Registrar of Voter's website if you don't want to call the registrar. Many counties allow a registered voter to access voter registrarion information online.
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Tips & Warnings
Special provisions are made for active duty members of the United States Armed Forces and their dependents. These voters may not need to re-register.
Counties generally have provisions for voters who are not able to vote at their assigned precinct or on election day. Most allow voters to vote by mail. Other counties allow early voting at the Registrar's office.
Deadlines exist for special requests such as early voting as well as registering to vote. Contact the appropriate registrar as far ahead of an election as possible regarding any questions concerning voter status or special requests such as absentee voting.
Voting once using an old address and once using a new address during the same election is considered voter fraud. This is a felony in most states. Intentionally providing inaccurate information when registering to vote is also against the law.
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