Register to Vote
Who Can Register to Vote?
You can register to vote if you
- are a citizen of the United States.
- were born on or before November 3, 2002.
- lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the election.
- do not claim the right to vote anywhere else.
- are not convicted in a state or federal court and currently serving that sentence.
Get Ready to Register
1 Look up your voting information - You can verify your registration, and view your polling place and other information online at the State Board of Elections at ova.elections.il.gov/RegistrationLookup.aspx/. You will need your address, including zip code, name and birthdate. For other voting questions, contact the County Clerk's office at (217) 384-3720 or by email at: elections@co.champaign.il.us.
2 Get your identification ready – First-time voters should bring two forms of identification when you vote in person. You may be asked to show one or both. One needs to be a photo ID. At least one must show your name and current permanent street address. Examples of ID that meet one or both requirements are include but aren’t limited to these:
3 Carry ID - It's always a good idea to have ID with you when you vote.
2 Get your identification ready – First-time voters should bring two forms of identification when you vote in person. You may be asked to show one or both. One needs to be a photo ID. At least one must show your name and current permanent street address. Examples of ID that meet one or both requirements are include but aren’t limited to these:
- Illinois driver’s license or state ID, hunting or fishing license
- FOID (firearm owner id) card, library card, student ID card, passport
- Electronic or print copy of a lease or rent receipt showing your address
- Any piece of mail delivered to you at your residence, an online bill or receipt showing your address.
3 Carry ID - It's always a good idea to have ID with you when you vote.
Register online option for the November 3, 2020 National Election: Now through October 18, 2020 at the State Board of Elections at https://ova.elections.il.gov/ Have your social security number and driver's license number ready to enter online.
Register on the same day you vote in the primary election:
Register on the same day you vote in the primary election:
- At Champaign County Clerk’s office. Oct 7 – Nov 3
- At University of Illinois campus voting sites Oct 19 - Nov 3.
- At county-wide Early Voting sites Oct 19 - Nov 3.
- On election day, at your polling place or any county-wide Early Voting site onNov 3, 2020
Bring two forms of ID with you. Information on same day registration/voting is available on the "Grace Period" page of the County Clerk's website.
Change of Address?
I moved but stayed within Champaign County.
- Download a change of address form and mail it to County Clerk’s office. More details at https://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/registration . The form can be downloaded at: https://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/docs/change_of_address.pdf
- You can also change your address when you go to polls to vote during early voting or on election day. New voters need to have photo ID and something showing name and current address.
- You must register in Champaign County. See https://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/registration for details. The form can be downloaded at: https://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/docs/change_of_address.pdf
- You must register in Champaign County. See https://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/registration for details. The form can be downloaded at: https://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/docs/change_of_address.pdf
More Information
Champaign County Clerk's Office - Registration page