Facts For Voters

A U.S. Citizen
A resident of California
At least 18 years of age on or before the next election
Not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction
Not declared mentally incompetent by court action

When you move, change your name, or wish to change your political
party affiliation.

There is no waiting period in California before you can register
to vote. However, you must be registered 15 days prior to an election
to be eligible to vote.

No, California law states that an individual may choose either to
register with a specific political party, register as non-partisan,
or decline to state.

No. Generally speaking, you are registered for as long as you live
at the same address.

You can call the Registrar of Voters Office to find out if you are
still registered or you can check it here. 

If you moved within San Diego County 14 days or less before an election,
you can go to your old polling place, your new polling place, or
to the Registrar of Voters Office. If you go to your new polling
place, be sure to bring either a California Driver's License, ID
Card, or two other types of identification that proves you live
at the new address. (See the 'Proof of Current Residence' list below.) If you don't have proof of current residence, you can
complete an affirmation at our offices on Election day.

Proof of current residence shall consists of: a valid California
driver's license or ID card, which includes the voter's name and
current residence address, or any two of the following documents,
both of which must contain the voter's name and current address.

Utility Bill
Property Tax Statement
Military Identification<br>
College or University Fee Card or Student Identification
Lease Agreement
Income Tax Statement
Vehicle Registration
Mortgage Statement
Preprinted Check or Bank Deposit Slip
Mail Addressed to the Voter at His or Her Current Address
Sworn Statement from a Voter in the Precinct
Bank Statement
Credit Card Statement

Your polling location is printed on the back of your sample ballot
pamphlet. In addition, the Registrar of Voters maintains a polls
lookup on our web site as well as an automated phone system approximately
3 weeks before each major election.