Register to Vote
We encourage everyone to participate in the election process, at the local, state and federal levels.
Voter registration requirements:
- You are a United States citizen
- You are a resident of California
- You are at least 18 years of age (or will be by the date of the next election)
- You are not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony
- You have not been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and vote.
How do I register?
Online
You can find updated registration information at:
California Voter Registration Website →
County of San Mateo Elections Website →
Paper Form
To request that a form be mailed to you, call (800) 345-VOTE.
Si desea informacion en español, llame al (800) 232-VOTA. Chinese: 1-800-339-2857; Vietnamese: 1-800-339-8163; Japanese: 1-800-339-2865; Tagalog: 1-800-339-2957
Registration forms are also available at many local post offices and libraries, and at any state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.
Do I need to re-register?
You should re-register if you move, change your name, or wish to change your political
party affiliation.
Where can I find non-partisan election information?