Voter Registration in Illinois
Voter registration is governed in Illinois by state law and the federal National Voter Registration Act (commonly known as "motor voter").
National Voter Registration Act
The National Voter Registration Act Of 1993 Congress enacted the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (also known as the "NVRA" and the "Motor Voter Act"), to enhance voting opportunities for every American. The Act has made it easier for all Americans to register to vote and to maintain their registration.
The NVRA allows the Department of Justice to bring civil actions in federal court to enforce its requirements. The Act also gives the responsibility to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to provide States with guidance on the Act, to develop a national mail voter registration form, and to compile reports on the effectiveness of the Act. An amendment in the Help America Vote Act of 2002 transferred the FEC's responsibilities under the Act to the Election Assistance Commission.
To visit the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division National Voter Registration Act of 1993, click the following link:
http://www.justice.gov/crt/voting/nvra/activ_nvra.php
General Information for Voter Registration in Illinois
Qualifications
To register to vote in the State of Illinois, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Reside in Illinois
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony (or have rights restored)
- Have not been legally declared "mentally incompetent" by a court
Voter registration is also available from your local County Board of Registrars. You may also obtain voter registration services at the following state and local government offices and agencies:
- Driver's licensing office
- County and select municipal public libraries
- Department of Human Resources
- WIC Program, Department of Public Health
- Medicaid Agency
- Department of Rehabilitation Services
The postcard voter registration form is also available at:
- Public 4-year universities
- Select private 4-year universities
- Driver's licensing office
- County and select municipal public libraries
- Department of Human Resources
- WIC Program, Department of Public Health
- Medicaid Agency
- Department of Rehabilitation Services
If you have questions about voter registration in Illinois, you may contact us using the information found here. You may also contact the following officials by phone or by mail:
Elections - Suburban Cook County
- Accepts, maintains voter registration for suburban Cook County,
- Provides pollwatcher credentials,
- Provides Early Voting,
- Provides in-person absentee voting.
Downtown Chicago George W. Dunne Cook County Administration Building 69 W. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 Call: (312) 603-0900
5th floor Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North suburbs - Skokie 5600 W. Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077 Call: (847) 470-7233
Room 149 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Northwest suburbs - Rolling Meadows 2121 Euclid Ave. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Call: (847) 818-2850
Room 238 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
West suburbs - Maywood 1311 Maybrook Square, Room 109 Maywood, IL 60153 Call: (708) 865-6010
Room 109 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
South suburbs - Markham 16501 S. Kedzie Markham, IL 60426 Call: (708) 232-4150 Room 238 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Southwest suburbs - Bridgeview 10220 S. 76th Ave. Bridgeview, IL 60455 Call: (708) 974-6150
