The last day to register to vote online for the Nov. 3 general election was Oct. 19. You still can register to vote, however, through the \u201csame day\u201d voter registration process. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what you need to know. <\/p>\n
Who can register to vote in California?<\/p>\n
You must be a United States citizen and a California resident, 18 years or older on election day, not serving a state or federal prison term for a felony and not deemed mentally incompetent by a court. <\/p>\n
How to register via the \u2018same day\u2019 voter registration process<\/p>\n
If you missed the registration deadline, you can register as a conditional voter through the same-day voter registration process<\/a>. <\/p>\n Eligible citizens who need to register or re-register to vote within 14 days of an election can complete this process at county elections offices, polling places or vote centers. <\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to re-register to vote if you\u2019ve changed your:<\/p>\n nameresidence address or mailing addresspolitical party <\/p>\n If you\u2019ve become a U.S. citizen fewer than 15 days before the election, you may register to vote by visiting your county elections office anytime before the polls close on election day. You must bring proof that you are a U.S. citizen and sign a form saying you are eligible to vote in California. <\/p>\n For more information, contact your county elections office; a complete list of contact information for each county office can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n What documentation will I need to complete the registration process?<\/p>\n The application requires a state driver\u2019s license or California identification card number, or you can use the last four numbers on your Social Security card. <\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have any of those, you still can register. You\u2019ll be assigned a unique identifier to validate your registration.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how that information is verified:<\/p>\n California ID numbers are matched with Department of Motor Vehicles records.Social Security numbers are matched with Social Security Administration records.Unique identifiers are verified by election officials.What if I need a guide or voting instructions in another language?<\/p>\n Voters can choose to get election information in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai or Vietnamese by calling the phone numbers listed here<\/a> or by using these online options<\/a> to get help.<\/p>\n Where can I complete the \u2018same day\u2019 voter registration process?<\/p>\n