Requirements to Register to Vote in Illinois

To register to vote in Illinois you must:

• Be a United States citizen.
• At least 18 years old by Election Day.
• A resident of your precinct for at least 30 days prior to an election.
• You can not be convicted and in jail.
• You can not claim the right to vote anywhere else.

Illinois voters do not have to register by political party or declare a membership to a political party to vote. But, in the state's election primaries, you will need to select a political party's ballot in order to vote.

After you have registered, you should receive a voter identification card within four weeks. Suburban Cook County residents can confirm their registration in the Cook County Clerk's database by here. Or, they and Chicago citizens can call (312) 603-0906.

Have you Moved or Changed Your Name?

If you have moved, you must re-register to vote. If you have changed your name, you must re-register to vote. Otherwise, your registration does not have to be renewed.