How to register to vote in California

By NPR staff
  •   Published Sept. 17, 2024

Key links

General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines

Online Register by Monday, Oct. 21
By mail Postmarked by Monday, Oct. 21
In person Register by Tuesday, Nov. 5
After the Oct. 21 registration deadline, eliglible voters can conditionally register at a county elections office, polling place or vote center. Their ballot will be counted once the county verifies the registration. More information here.

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