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Voter Qualifications

To register to vote, you must be:

  • A U.S. Citizen
  • At least 18 years old by election day
  • A resident of your precinct for at least 30 days prior to the Election

You must also present two pieces of identification. Neither needs to be a photo ID, but one must include your current address. Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Illinois driver's license or state ID
  • Employee or student ID
  • Credit Card
  • Social Security Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Utility bill in applicant's name
  • Mail postmarked to the applicant
  • Valid U.S. passport
  • Lease or rental contract

In Illinois, you do not declare affiliation with a political party when you register to vote. You may choose to vote a specific political party on Primary Election Day.