Register to Vote

Registration Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be at least 18 years of age by election day
• Must have been a resident of the precinct for 30 days prior to election day
• Must provide two forms of identification:
• Verification of Name
• Verification of Address

Note The Illinois Election Code defines a resident as someone who has a "permanent abode or dwelling within the precinct." (10 ILCS 5/3-1)

Registering to Vote

You can register to vote in-person or by mail, both methods are explained below:

In-Person

• You may register to vote in-person, at the Henry County Clerk's Office. We are located in the Henry County Courthouse at 307 W Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238. Office hours are from 8 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
• Voter registration is available through your precinct committee person or by a deputy registrar. Please contact the Henry County Clerk's Office at 309-937-3575 to find out how to contact your precinct committee person or deputy registrar in your community
• The following agencies are also qualified to register you to vote:
  • Driver's License Facilities
  • City Clerk's Offices
  • Libraries

Online

Residents can also register online through the State Board of Elections.

By Mail

• You may fill out the change of address form on the back of your voter's registration card with your signature on it and send it in
• You may fill out the mail in voter's registration forms which you can find in any Henry County post office
• Access the Voter Registration Application (PDF)

Registration Period

Registration is open all year, except:

• During the 27 days preceding an election
• During the 2nd day following such election

This is pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/4-6.