To be a registered voter in Baltimore County, you must meet the following requirements:
- County resident;
- United States citizen;
- At least 18 years of age on or before the next general election;
- Has not been convicted more than once of a disqualifying crime; and not under guardianship for mental disability.
Complete a voter registration application and return it to the Board of Elections.
- If a voter registered by mail after January 1, 2003, Federal law requires that the voter provide identification information before casting his or her vote in the upcoming elections. To avoid presenting identification information at the time of voting, the voter should send the board of elections one of the following:
- A copy of a current or valid photo identification;
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows the voter's name and address.
If the voter is required to provide identification information but fails to do so before voting, the voter will be issued a provisional ballot. The provisional ballot will only be counted if the voter is duly registered and provides the identification information before the canvassing of the provisional ballots occurs. If you have additional questions regarding voter registration visit How to Register at the State Board of Elections web site.
Voter registration applications can be obtained at the following locations:
- Your name, address, and telephone number
- Your date of birth, place of birth and gender
- Your citizenship status
- Your party affiliation
- If previously registered, the name and address on your prior registration
- Signature
You may register or change your information at any time except 21 days before and 11 days after a Primary Election, and 21 days before and 11 days after a General Election.
As long as you remain a resident of the county and keep your address current with the election office, your voter registration in Maryland is Permanent.
Registered voters are obligated to keep all information current. Any changes to information must be in writing with your signature. Changes may be made in person or by mail.
- You may change your affiliation at any time that registration is open except 12 weeks before a Primary Election.
- You may change other information within the period that registration is open.
You are considered a registered voter only upon receipt of your voter notification card from the Board of Elections.
After you register or any time you change your information, you will receive a voter notification card including the following information:
- Your name and address
- Date issued
- The affiliation of your choice
- The name and address of your polling place
- Your Election District and Precinct, Legislative, Congressional and Councilmanic Districts
- Voter identification number
Maryland waives registration for most overseas citizens who are eligible to vote in Federal Elections only. Contact your Board of Elections for additional information.
If you wish to hold a registration drive in your community, church, social club, etc., you and your group must be certified. For groups of 20 or more call the Board of Elections to make special arrangements. For an individual class come in person Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Questions about changes in Voter Registration status, address, name, party affiliation or, if you need information on voter registration, refer to the Baltimore County Voter Registration Department. Contact the Registration Supervisor.
Revised October 30, 2008
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