Register to Vote
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Check whether you are already registered
Use the Illinois State Board of Elections voter-registration lookup.
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Register online
The Illinois State Board of Elections provides the official online voter-registration application.
Illinois Online Voter Registration
The state says Illinois residents can register online, in person through their election authority, at driver's-license facilities, through appointed deputy registrars, or by mail.
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Eligibility requirements
According to the Illinois State Board of Elections, generally a voter must:
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Be a U.S. citizen
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Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
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Have resided in the precinct for at least 30 days before Election Day
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Register by mail
The official Illinois voter-registration application is available in both English and Spanish.
Illinois voter registration forms
The State Board of Elections explains the documentation requirements and where completed applications can be submitted.
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Grace-period and Election Day registration
Illinois provides grace-period registration for voters who miss the regular registration deadline. Election Day registration is also available at designated locations subject to the state's requirements.
Find Grace Period Registration and Election Day Vote Centers
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Find your polling place and election authority
The State Board of Elections provides tools for finding:
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Your polling place
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Your election authority
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Early voting locations
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Grace-period registration locations
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Election Day vote centers
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Official Illinois voter information
For a broader reference page, use the State Board of Elections' Information for Voters hub, which includes registration, election information, voting-by-mail resources, early voting, voter guides, accessibility resources, and registration lookup tools.
Voter Information Disclaimer
Students for Illinois provides these links solely as a convenience to Illinois residents seeking official information about voter registration and elections. Students for Illinois is not an election authority. Registration eligibility, deadlines, locations, procedures, and other election requirements are determined by the Illinois State Board of Elections and applicable local election authorities. Please verify current information directly with the appropriate election authority.