How to Register To Vote In Iowa (its so simple!!)

1. The first option is to register when you receive your eighteen-year-old license or renew your current license. The workers at the Iowa DOT will ask you if you want to register to vote and all you do is fill out a form and give it back to them.

2. The second option is to pre-register or register early. To do this you can download and print off the voter registration form and then send it in to the county auditor's office of the county you live in. The county must receive your completed voter registration form ten days before general and primary elections, and eleven days before all other elections.

The advantage of registering early is that your name already appears on the election register on your assigned polling place which allows you to sign in quickly and reduces the amount of time you spend at your polling place. Essentially, when you register ahead of time you save time and make the voting process less of a hassle and easier for yourself.

3. The third option is to register on election day at your assigned polling place. You will need to show a valid ID that shows who you are and your current address. It is very important to register under your current address! Not doing so can result in a heavy fine and jail time! The recommended ID to use is a current, valid Iowa driver's license that has an expiration date on it. However, if you don't have an valid Iowa driver's license then there are other forms of ID that you can use, which are listed below.

See! Isn't that so simple! So if you meet the requirements for voting, there really is absolutely no reason not to register to vote! You don't even need to leave your house to register to vote! So go out and get registered!

Alternate forms of ID that can be used to register to vote.

For Proof of Identity: Iowa non-driver identification card, out-of-state driver's license or out-of-state identification card, U.S. passport, U.S. military ID, ID card issued by your employer, student Id issued by an Iowa high school or college.

For Proof of Residence: residential lease, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, cell phone bill, other government document.

Information provided by the Iowa Secretary of State website
http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/VoterInformation/VoterRegistration.html#2