How to Register to Vote Before Election Day

Fill out a voter registration card and return it in person or by mail to your county auditor or the secretary of state.

Voter registration forms are available at county courthouses, city halls, and other public buildings throughout the state, in many telephone books, and in your state tax booklet (in even-numbered years). You may also register to vote when you apply for or renew your Minnesota driver's license or state identification card.

How to Register to Vote on Election Day

You can register on Election Day (November 4 2008), at the polling place in your precinct. You will need one of the following to verify your identity and residence.

• Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit, identification card, or receipt for one, with your current address, -or-
• Tribal ID, -or-
• On of the above if the Minnesota license, Tribal ID or MN State ID has a former address, you may bring a recent utility bill, -or-
• "Notice of Late Registration" postcard mailed to you by your city's Elections Office, -or-
• U.S. passport with utility bill, -or-
• U.S. military photo ID card with utility bill, -or-
• If you are a student, you can use:
  • Student ID, registration, or fee statement with your current address
  • Student photo ID with utility bill *
  • Student ID if you are on a student housing list on file at the polling place
  • Someone who is registered in the precinct where you live who will vouch for your residence

* Note: The utility bill must have your name, current address, and be due within 30 days of the election. Utility bills may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, or cable TV.

More information can be found at the Secretary of State's website.

How to Help Register Other Voters

Team Obermueller is always looking for volunteers to help with voter registration. If you can help, please let us know via our Volunteer page.