How to Register Voters

Obtain voter application forms from local election officials, download them from state websites, or download the National Registration Form from the Federal Election Commission website.

Develop an outreach plan determining how you will register voters. Go door-to-door or set up a registration table at a popular gathering place.

Know your registration deadlines which vary from 30 days before an election in Michigan, Texas, and other states, to 15 days prior to voting in California, and at the poll in other states.

Review completed applications, making sure all form questions are answered, and that the new voter has valid id, usually a drivers license or social security number.

Deliver completed applications to the appropriate election official, complying with local rules to ensure the citizens’ place on the voter roll and to secure their vote.

Encourage self-registration by setting up a booth or table to provide potential voters computer access to registration sites. Now, stand tall knowing you have supported fellow citizens in gaining a political voice.