Auditor - Registering to Vote
In order to vote in any election held
in Des Moines County, you
must be registered to vote in this county.
VOTER
REGISTRATION FAQ'S
Voter
Registration Form 
| *Please note you must
submit this form in person or via mail to: |
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In person:
Des Moines County Courthouse
Auditor's Office, 2nd Floor
513 N. Main St.
Burlington, Iowa 52601
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Mailing Address:
Des Moines County Auditor
PO Box 784
Burlington, Iowa 52601 |
You may register to vote in Des Moines County, Iowa if:
- You are a citizen of the United States
- You are a resident of Iowa
- You are a resident of Des Moines County
- You are at least 17 1/2 years of age or older
Note: You must be at least 18 years old to vote
- You have not lost your right to vote due to a felony conviction
- You have not been judged "mentally incompetent" by
a court
- You have not claimed the right to vote in more than one place
You must provide the following information:
- Your full name
- Your date of birth
- Your residence address
- Your name and address as given on your last registration (if
applicable)
You may decline to give the following information:
- Your political party preference
- Your telephone number
- Your social security number
WARNING: You can be convicted and fined up to $7,500.00 and/or
jailed for up to five years for false information.
Election Day Registration (EDR)
As of January 1, 2008, Iowa law allows you to register to vote
on Election Day at the polling place for the precinct you currently
live in. After showing proof of residence and proof of identity,
you may register and vote at the precinct the same day.
Election
Day Registration (EDR) Guide
Deadline for registering to vote:
10 Days before Primary and General Elections which will be a Saturday.
The Election Department/Auditor's Office will be open from 8 AM
to 5 PM on that Saturday.
11 Days before all other Elections which will be a Friday.
The Election Department/Auditor's Office will be open normal weekday
hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Registration forms which are postmarked 15 or more days before an
election are considered on time even if received after the deadline.
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