November 5 General Election
It is too late to register online or by mail for the General Election. You can still register in person at early voting sites and at your precinct on election day: Two forms of identification with at least one showing your current residence address are needed when you register same day. You can use, for example, your University ID plus official mail addressed to you from a bank, credit card, the University such as a transcript or bill.. Voter registration by mail and online resumes on March 1st.
Registering in Person
You may also register to vote at early voting sites or at your polling place on election day. You must show two (2) forms of ID. At least one (1) ID must list your current address ( a student ID together with an envelope that went through the mail from the University addressed to you can serve as appropriate forms of ID).
Acceptable forms of ID
- Passport or Military ID
- Driver's License or State ID card
- College/University/School/Work ID
- Vehicle registration card
- Lease, mortgage or deed to home
- Credit or debit card
- Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid card
- Insurance card
- Civic, union or professional membership card
- LINK/Public Aid/Department of Human Services card
- Illinois FOID card
Examples of mail addressed to voter that can be used as ID:
- Bill, Transcript or Report Card from School
- Bank Statement, Pay Stub or Pension Statement
- Utility, Medical or Insurance Bill
For more information see Chicago BoE: In Person Registration - Official mail from any government agency
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