Illinois residents can register to vote in local, state, and federal elections online, in person, or by mail. Click on the topics below for information on each option, including deadlines for the Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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Can I register to vote online?
Where can I view a sample ballot?
How do I find an Early Voting location?
How do I know where I go to vote?
Who Can Register to Vote?
In order to register to vote, you must meet these qualifications:
- You must be a United States citizen
- You must be at least 18 years old on or before the next election (OR for a General Primary, must be 17 and will be 18 by the General Election)
- You must live in your election precinct at least 30 days before the next election
- You must not currently convicted and serving a sentence
- You cannot claim the right to vote anywhere else
Where and How to Register to Vote:
You must register at least 28 days prior to an election in order to vote in that election. You can register online, by mail, or in person. Following the close of registration, Illinois allows for “Grace Period” Registration and Voting beginning the 27 day prior until the day before an election. Online registration is available through the 15th day prior to Election Day. You may complete an application online via the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
NOTE: To apply electronically you must provide:
- Your Illinois Drivers License number or Illinois Secretary of State issued State ID number.
- Date the license or ID was issued.
- The last four digits of your Social Security number.
- Your birth date.
You can register in person at local City, Village, or Township Halls in DuPage County or at the Election Division’s office in addition to some local Libraries. When registering, be sure to bring two forms of identification with you, one of which must have your correct name and address on it. You do not need a photo ID to register.
If you would like to register to vote at the Villa Park Public Library, please call the library at (630) 834-1164 ahead of your arrival to ensure a staff member is available to register you to vote.
Am I registered to vote?
- To check your registration status, visit https://ova.elections.il.gov/
- To register to vote online, visit: https://ova.elections.il.gov/
Early Voting Hours and Locations:
- Early Voting Locations can be found here: https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php
- A downloadable list of Early Voting Locations in PDF format can be found here: 2025CE EV Location Listing (Alpha) – DRAFT
To Vote by Mail:
Enter your voter registration information into the form below. We will verify your registration and then connect you to the Vote-by-Mail Application Form. If you are not found in our online system, you can submit an unverified application.
By selecting ALL Future Elections, you are applying for the Permanent Vote By Mail Program. This means that you will receive a Vote By Mail ballot for all future elections.
By selecting 2025 Consolidated Election, you are applying for the April 1 Consolidated Election ONLY. All voters in DuPage County are eligible for this election. Ballots will be mailed beginning March 17. The Deadline to apply is March 27 at 5:00 pm.
To request a Vote by Mail ballot, visit: https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/vote_by_mail_online_application.php
Permanently Disabled Vote by Mail Program:
If you are a registered voter who has a permanent disability or physical incapacity of such a nature as to make it improbable that you will be able to be present at the polls at any future election, you may enroll in the Permanently Disabled Vote by Mail Program. For more information, visit: https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/vote_by_mail.php
View a Sample Ballot:
To view your ballot, visit: https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/view_sample_ballot.php
“Grace Period” Registration and Voting
Illinois law provides individuals who were unable to register to vote or change their address prior to the traditional deadline (28 days prior to an election) a “grace period” to register and vote. In order to “Grace Period” register and vote, you must meet the same qualifications needed to register to vote. In addition, you will need to bring 2 forms of ID with you, which indicate your name and address. Registering to vote or transferring a registration and voting during the “Grace Period” may be done in the Election Division office, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois beginning 27 days prior until the day before an election.
“Grace Period” locations extend to the Early Voting locations throughout DuPage County beginning 15 days prior until the day before an election. For Early Voting locations and hours, click here.
To lookup your polling place, so that you may “Grace Period” register and vote, click here.