For information on National Voter Information and Issues: www.VOTE411.org or www.votesmart.org
Colorado Voter Information
Registration Qualifications
You must be: *A citizen of the United States *18 years old by Election Day *A resident in a Colorado precinct for at least 30 days prior to the election
How to Register
Any qualified citizen can apply to register in person up to, and including, 29 days before an election at the following sites:
- County Clerk and Recorders' offices
- Driver's License offices
- Armed Forces Recruiting Offices
- Designated Public Assistance Agencies, Or
- Use a Mail-in Registration Form
Mail-in forms are available at government offices, libraries nd registration drives sponsored by groups and employers. Forms may also be accessed on the websites for the Secretary of State, County Clerks or League of Women Voters of Colorado.
- Online Voter Registration is possible if your signature is on record with a Colorado Government agency such as driver's license, Colorado I.D. card, Medicaid, et.
Acceptable Identification Forms
- Valid Colorado driver's license
- Valid picture identification card
- Valid U.S. passport
- Valid U.S. military card
- Copy of current utility bill or paycheck or government check showing address
- FAA photo pilot's license
- Certified documentation of naturalization
- Valid Medicare or Medicaid card
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Valid student ID card with photo
Are you still registered?
You are registered if you voted in the last general election and have not moved, or if you have registered since that date. If you have moved, you are required to change your address with your County Clerk. If you did not vote in the last two general elections, you may be declared “inactive” and may need to re-register or reactivate your voting status.
(To Verify Your Voter Registration Information and other election information) http://www.elections.colorado.gov
Mail-In Ballot/Early Voting
Any registered voter may apply for a mail-in ballot; no reason is required for this request. The application for a mail-in ballot may be obtained from your County Clerk as early as January 1 of the election year and no later than close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election. A mail-in ballot must be received at your county clerk's office by 7 PM on Election Day.
A Permanent Mail-In Ballot may be obtained from your county clerk. Your name will be placed on a list to receive a ballot for each applicable election. With this provision, you need not apply for a mail-in ballot each year.
Early voting polling places are provided by each county. Anyone who wishes may vote in person at locations designated by the county clerk 10 days before the Primary Election and 15 days before a General Election or other November election. Early voting ends on the Friday preceding the election.
Important Voting Dates http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/docs/2010ElectionCalendar.pdf
Monday, October 4, 2010: Last day to register to vote for the general election.
Monday, October 18, 2010: Early voting may begin at the early voters' polling locations for the general election.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010: Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the general election if the ballot is to be mailed.
Friday, October 29, 2010: Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the general election. Ballot must be picked up in person at Clerk & Recorder's office.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010: General Election: Polls open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The final vote for federal and state elected officials is held in even-numbered years. Voters may also have the opportunity to vote on statewide ballot issues.