Voter Resources: Voter Registration in Illinois

Eligibility

• Age: You must be 17 years old on or before the date of the Primary Election and turn 18 on or before the date of the General or Consolidated Election
• Formerly incarcerated individuals: voting rights restored upon release from prison.
• Incarcerated individuals: You must not be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of a conviction.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
• Residence: You must live in your election precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day.
• College students can either vote absentee in their home state or register to vote in IL.
• Check to see if you are already registered (link).

Online registration

To use the online voter registration system you must have a current and valid driver’s license, learner’s permit or non-driver photo identification card issued by the State of Illinois.

Online registration form (link).

Mail-in registration

Refer to the links below for printable PDF forms in English and Spanish.

Choosing a political party:
Illinois does not register political parties.  In primary elections, voters request either a political party ballot or a non-partisan ballot with only public questions on it.  

Updating Registration      

To update registration after a move, name change, or change of political party affiliation, use the online voter registration form.

Cancelling Registration

To cancel a registration, voters must send a signed letter or a signed form to local election authorities.

Directory of Election Authorities (link).