How to Register
In-person
In-person voter registration is available at Dundee and Randall Oaks on a limited basis. Please call (847) 428-3661 to confirm a deputy registrar will be available at the time of your visit.
Online
You can also register to vote online at any time, either at the library on one of our public computers or from your home computer. Register at Illinois Online Voter Registration Application: Home Page
llinois Online Voter Registration FAQs
Not sure if you’re registered to vote?
Check it out at the Illinois Online Voter Registration Application: Registration Lookup
How is my application processed?
After you have reviewed your application and click “Finish,” the information you provided is matched with information provided by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. The results of that matching process are forwarded to the appropriate local election authority for processing and notification of the results to the applicant.
Who processes my application?
Your local election authority, which in most cases is the Office of the County Clerk. For a complete listing of election authorities in Illinois, please visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
How long does the application review process take, and when should I receive my voter information card?
By law (10ILCS 5/1A-16.5) the local election authority must notify the applicant of the status of their application within 48 hours (2 business days). Furthermore, once an application has been verified and accepted, the election authority must mail the applicant their voter information card within 5 business days of verification.
Who issues my voter information card?
Your local election authority. For a complete listing of election jurisdictions in Illinois, please visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
How will I be notified of my application’s status?
If you provided an email address with your application, you will receive an email letting you know if your application has been accepted or rejected and the reason(s) for any rejection. Furthermore, election authorities will also send out notifications via the U.S. Postal Service.
I recently changed my name. Can my application still be processed?
If you haven’t updated your driver’s license or state issue ID with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office and the Social Security Administration, then your application will be rejected. We advise you to make these changes prior to using the online application platform.
Do I need to send any supporting documents along with my electronic application?
If all your information is up to date and accurate, then there is no need to supply any supporting documentary evidence of identity and residence.
Who should I contact if I don’t receive any notifications or my voter information card?
All questions pertaining to your application’s status should be directed to your local election authority. For a complete listing of contact information for Illinois election authorities, please visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website.