How to Register to Vote in Brazoria, Texas
Registering to vote gives you the opportunity to voice your opinion on the political and cultural issues that affect your life and the lives of those around you. Once you complete the voter registration process, you can take part in national or local elections. You only have to register to vote once if you remain a resident of the county where you are registered. If you live in Brazoria, Texas, you can register to vote online, via surface mail or in person at your local Voter Registrar's office.
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Things You'll Need
- Voter registration application
- Driver's license number or Social Security number
Instructions
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Decide whether you fit the requirements to vote in Brazoria, Texas. You must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Brazoria County and 18 years of age. You can, however, register to vote if you are 17 years and 10 months old. You cannot register to vote if you are a convicted felon or if you have been declared mentally incapacitated by a court of law.
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Go to the Texas Secretary of State's homepage and click on the link "Election Information."
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Click on the link "Request a Voter Registration Application" under the subheading "General Voter Information."
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Access the link entitled "voter registration application online" found under the subheading "Informal Online Application." Type your information into the form. You will have to fill in your contact information along with your driver's license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
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Print out the voter registration application and mail it (postage-free) to your Voter Registrar at least 30 days before the election date. The address of the Brazoria County Voter Registrar appears on your online voter's application once you type in your contact information. You cannot fax your application to the Voter Registrar; it must be mailed or delivered in person.
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Consider the other options available for voter registration in your county. View the subheading "Other Voter Registration Application Methods" on the same web page where you accessed the online voter registration application. You can request to have a postage-paid voter application sent to you in the mail.
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Go to your Voter Registrar's office (the Tax Assessor-Collector's office) if you want to register to vote in person. The address to the Brazoria County Tax Assessor-Collector's office is located on the Texas Secretary of State website.
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Tips & Warnings
Voter registration applications in Brazoria may also be available at local post offices, high schools and libraries. You can also pick up a voter registration application at Texas Department of Public Safety offices and Texas Department of Human Services offices.
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