Shelby County Democrats

^{What is "Grace Period" Registration?}

^{"Grace Period" Registration is an extension of the period of time for a voter to register to vote, or to update their registration information. This "Grace Period" Registration extends registration from the normal close of registration up through the 14th day before the election. Once registered, this voter may cast a ballot during this "Grace Period" at the election authority's office or at a location specifically designated for this purpose by the election authority, or by mail, at the discretion of the election authority.}

^{What forms of identification may be needed when I register to vote?}

^{Two forms of identification with at least one showing your current residence address is needed when you register in-person. If you register by mail sufficient proof of identity is required by submission of your driver's license number or State identification card number. If you don't have either of those, verification by the last 4 digits of the your social security number, a copy of a current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows your name and address will be required.}

^{Will I automatically be registered to vote when I renew my driver's license?}

^{No, but you will be given the opportunity to register to vote. If you are already registered to vote, there is no need to register again unless you change your name or move.}

^{Can I register to vote by mailing an application to my election office?}

^{Yes. Under federal law, citizens may apply to register to vote by mailing in an application. The applications are available at some public and private facilities where you live. Also, applications can be downloaded from the Illinois State Board of Elections website at: www.elections.il.gov. When you apply for registration using the mail-in form, it must be postmarked prior to the close of registration.}

^{If I mail in an application to vote, can I vote by absentee ballot?}

^{If you are disabled, in the military or provide your election authority with sufficient proof of identity, persons who register by mail may receive an absentee ballot.}

^{When can I consider myself officially registered to vote?}

^{As soon as you receive a voter ID card in the mail, you can consider yourself registered. If you do not receive an ID card within 3 weeks after you registered, contact your election authority.}

^{What if I change my name after being registered?}

^{If you changed your name more than 27 days before the election and did not re-register, you cannot vote - unless you live in the same precinct. If you live in the same precinct, you may sign an affidavit at the polling place attesting that you are the same person, in which case you will be given the full ballot.}

^{What if I move, can I still vote?}

^{It depends on when you move. If you moved within 27 days of the election in the same precinct you can vote a full ballot by signing an affidavit.}

^{If you moved more than 30 days before the election within the same election jurisdiction, but outside your precinct, and did not transfer your registration, you can vote on a ballot for federal offices only after completing an address correction form.}

^{If you moved within 30 days before the election outside of your precinct, but you still live in the State, and did not transfer your registration, you can vote a full ballot in your old polling place after completing an affidavit.}

^{If you moved more than 30 days before the election out of your county or municipality under a board of election commissioners and did not transfer your registration, you cannot vote.}

^{Can I register at a public assistance office?}

^{Yes, any person who requests public assistance will be given an opportunity to register to vote.}

^{What are Deputy Registrars?}

^{"Deputy Registrars" and "registration officers" mean any person authorized to accept registrations of electors under the Illinois Election Code.}

THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS