How do I Register to Vote?

You must be registered to vote in order to cast a ballot.  Not sure if you are registered?  Check your registration status  here.  

You can register to vote online here. 

To vote you must be:

• a U.S. citizen and a resident of California
• 18 years of age or older on election day
• not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony
• not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a California court.

You can pre-register to vote if:

• you are 16 or 17 years of age
• your registration automatically becomes active on your 18th birthday
• more info here

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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS:

San Diego County Registrar of Voters 5600 Overland Ave., Suite 100 (Kearny Mesa)

P.O. Box 85656

San Diego CA 92186-5656

858-565-5800

Website: http://www.sdvote.com -- Email: rovmail@sdcounty.ca.gov 

Watch this video on how to fill out a voter registration card (ASL). 

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Where to Vote?

 

In 2021, San Diego County implemented Vote Centers, following passage of the California Voter's Choice Act.  Approximately 30 days before an election, every active registered voter will automatically receive a ballot in the mail and will have options for how to return their ballot:

• by mail;
• to a secure ballot drop box;
• or in person at any Vote Center.   
  

 You choose, when, how and where to vote.  Secure ballot drop boxes will be available around the county 29 days before election day. Voting in person at vote centers will happen over multiple days.  You need not wait until election day to cast your ballot.  

Check with the Registrar of Voters to find out more.

 

Why Vote?

• Your vote makes a difference; elections have been won by only one vote.
• American democracy is a participatory form of government.
• Make your voice heard:  Voting is the most important right of citizenship because it is how you preserve all your other rights.