Registering to vote online in California offers convenience for voters. This process allows you to complete your registration from home or anywhere with an internet connection.
To Register To Vote Online, you will need some personal information, including your driver’s license or California identification card number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and your date of birth. This information will be provided to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to retrieve your DMV signature on file. Providing accurate information ensures a smooth and quick registration process.
If you don’t have a California driver’s license or identification card, you can still use the online form to register to vote. However, you will need to take additional steps to complete your registration. This process may involve printing and mailing the completed registration form to your local elections office.
The deadline to register to vote is 15 days before Election Day. If you register or re-register less than 15 days before Election Day, you will need to complete the Same Day Voter Registration process and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or a polling place. For more information on voter registration and polling locations, contact your local county elections official.
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you can use this online registration application to pre-register. Pre-registering allows you to automatically become eligible to vote when you turn 18.
Before you begin registering online, you can check if you are already registered to vote and, if so, in which county. This helps you avoid duplicate registrations and ensures your registration information is accurate.
Participants in the Safe at Home program should not use this online form to register or re-register to vote. If sharing your address could put you in life-threatening danger, you may be eligible to register to vote confidentially. For more information, contact the Safe at Home program.
For more information about voter registration, you can visit the Secretary of State’s Frequently Asked Questions. You can also contact the Secretary of State’s Voter Hotline or your county elections office if you have any questions or would like to report fraud.
