Registering to Vote

OBTAINING A VOTER REGISTRATION CARD

•  Print Voter Registration Card

• QWest telephone book (generally the last page of the Government section)
• County Clerk's Office
• Post Offices
• City Halls
• County Libraries
• Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
 

ABSENTEE VOTING

Absentee Ballot Request Form (used primarily for students, "snowbirds" or employment within the U.S.)

Military/Long Term Absentee Application Form (used for all military personnel, dependents or employment outside the U.S.)

WHO MAY REGISTER TO VOTE?

Anyone who is:
•   A resident of Oregon;

•   A United States citizen, and

•   At least 18 years of age by Election Day.

WHEN MAY I REGISTER?

You may register at any time. However, your voter registration card must be postmarked by the 21^st day before the election at which you intend to vote.

WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED?

You are required to furnish your full name, date of birth, signature, and residence address (and mailing address, if different than your residence address). Your residence address must be the address where you reside - not a post office box.  You will also be asked to provide your political party preference.

The federal "Help America Vote Act 2002" now requires individuals registering to vote in federal elections to provide identifying information with their voter registration card.  These federal requirements require a person registering to provide the following identifying information with the voter registration card:

• If you have a current, valid Oregon DMV Driver’s License/ID, that number must be provided on the voter registration card;
• If you do not have a current, valid Oregon DMV Driver’s License/ID, you must check the appropriate box on the registration card and provide the last four digits of your Social Security number;
• If you do not have a current, valid Oregon DMV Driver’s License/ID or a Social Security number, you must check the appropriate boxes on the registration card and provide a copy of one of the following:
  • A current and valid photo identification that shows your name. If an expiration date is provided on the photo identification that identification must not have expired; or
  • A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address. The address listed must match the residence or mailing address submitted on your voter registration card.

DO I HAVE TO RE-REGISTER FOR EACH ELECTION?

No. You only need to update your registration when:

• Your residence or mailing address changes;
• Your name or signature changes; or
• You wish to change your party affiliation.

DO I HAVE TO REGISTER BY PARTY?

No. If you do not want to be affiliated with a political party, you may check the box that states "Not a member of a party." You may not designate or change a party affiliation after the 21^st day before the primary election.

WHAT MUST I DO IF I MOVE?

You must complete a new voter registration form.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM PROPERLY REGISTERED?

You may call our office at 541-388-6546.

County Clerk's office

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Deschutes Services Building

1300 NW Wall Street, Suite 202 (upper floor), Bend, Oregon  97701

Telephone: 541-388-6546  |   Fax: 541-383-4424  |   Email Elections