Voting & Election InformationRequirements for Registering to Vote
How & Where Do I Register to Vote?
Do I Need to Re-register?
Absentee Voting
Permanent Absentee Voter Status
Requirements for Registering to Vote
- Currently a United States Citizen
- Will be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election
- Not in prison or on parole for a felony violation
The registration deadline is 15 days before an election to qualify to vote in that election.
How & Where Do I Register to Vote?
You may register by completing a registration-by-mail form. Forms are available throughout Los Angeles at most county buildings, fire stations, libraries, banks, post offices, State Motor Vehicle Offices and Public Assistance Offices.
Do I Need to Re-register?
You must re-register to vote if you have permanenetly moved to a different address, changed your name, or if you wish to change your political party affiliation. The dealdine to re-register is also 15 days before the next election.
The Santa Fe Springs City Clerk's Office located in City Hall (11710 E. Telegraph Rd.) also has forms available. You can also pick up an application for an absentee ballot and/or identify the location of your polling place.
ABSENTEE VOTING
Official Sample Ballot booklets include a printed absentee voter application on the back cover page.
- Voters who wish to vote by absentee ballot must submit a written request for a ballot no later than 7 days prior to election day. If you will be unable to vote in person on election day, promptly complete and sign the application for an absentee ballot and return it to:
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
P.O. BOX 30450
LOS ANGELES, CA 90030-0450
- A letter request is acceptable if it identifies the election for which a ballot is being requested, contains the voter's name and signature, registered address and the address to which the ballot should be mailed.
- The signature of each person asking for an absentee ballot is required in order to verify the legitimacy of the application.
Permanent Absentee Voter Status
Under state law, a voter may apply for permanent absentee voter status. As a permanent absentee voter, you will no longer have to apply for future elections. A ballot will automatically be mailed to you for each election in which you are eligible to vote. Please Note: As of January 1, 2006 and pursuant to SB 39, a voter’s name shall be deleted from the permanent absentee voter list if he/she fails to return an absentee ballot for two (2) consecutive statewide general elections.
You may request an application for Permanent Absentee Voter status by calling (562) 466-1323 or writing:
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
P.O. BOX 30450
LOS ANGELES, CA 90030-0450
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