|
 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to vote?
- You may register to vote if:
-
You are an Oregon resident.
-
You are a U.S. Citizen or will become one before Election Day.
(See below.)
-
Are you at least 17 years of age.
If you are 17 years of age, you will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.
Is my registration current?
- To view your registration status, please use the Oregon Secretary of State's online Voter Registration Lookup.
- If you have any questions about your voter registration, please call Mutlnomah County Elections at 503-988-3720.
When do I need to update my registration?
-
When you move or change your mailing address.
-
You change your name.
-
You wish to change your party affiliation. (Party affiliation changes must be received by the registration deadline to count. Postmarks do not count for party changes.)
- Your ballot is not forwardable mail. You must update your registration with your county elections office to receive a ballot at your new address.
Where can you can find Voter registration cards?
-
At your County Elections office.
-
In the Dex Telephone Directory.
-
At most banks, post offices, libraries, schools and DMV offices.
-
In a PDF format at the Oregon Secretary of State Web site at:
Oregon Voter Registration.
Do I need to provide identification?
- New laws require that people must provide identifying information to register to vote.
- If you have a current, valid Oregon DMV Driver's License/ID, you must provide that number.
- If you do not have a current, valid Oregon DMV
Driver's License/ID, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- If you do not have a current, valid Oregon DMV Driver's License/ID or a Social Security number, you must affirm this and if you are registering by mail, you must provide a copy of one of the following:
- valid photo identification
- a paycheck stub
- a utility bill
- a bank statement
- a government document
- proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) or the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (VAEH)
What is the registration deadline?
-
In order to vote your registration card must be postmarked or
received 21 days prior to Election Day.
-
Party registration changes must be received at an elections office
by the registration deadline.
What if I've moved?
-
If you are currently registered to vote in Multnomah County, but
have moved within the county or are updating your mailing address, you may update your registration
by giving us signed written notice of your new address or you can use our online Change of Address Form. You can also
fax an update to us at: 503-988-3719, or mail it to us at: Multnomah
County Elections, 1040 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214. If you are moving to Multnomah County from another county in Oregon you must fill out and deliver or mail a new Registration Card.
I will be out of town when ballots are mailed (18 days prior to
the election date). How do I get a ballot?
- Absentee ballots are available 45 days before the election. You may request
an early absentee ballot from your county elections office either in person, by mail,
or by fax.
You may apply in person, by mail or by fax and must include:
- your name;
- your Multnomah County residence address;
- the address to which the ballot should be mailed;
- which election, or if all elections you wish an absentee ballot;
- your signature.
Your voted ballot must be received by Multnomah County Elections or
a designated drop site by 8:00 pm on election day. Postmarks do not
count!
What if I become a U.S. Citizen after the Registration Deadline?
-
If you are planning on becoming a U.S. Citizen after the registration
deadline you must register by the registration deadline. Please contact our office at 503-988-3720
for more information.
Do I have to re-register for each election?
-
No. You only need to update your registration when your
residence or mailing address changes; your name changes; or you
wish to change your party.
Can I transfer my voter registration from another state?
-
No. You must register in Oregon.
How do I know whether I am properly registered?
- When you register or update your registration, a Voter Notification Card (VNC) will be sent to you. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Receipt of the VNC card is not necessary to vote. If you are registered, your ballot will be sent to you by mail.
- You may call our office at 503-988-3720 to check on the status of your registration.
Can I request assistance in registering to vote or marking my ballot?
- Yes. Any Oregon voter with a disability can call the County Elections Office to ask for help to:
- register to vote
- complete a ballot
- return a ballot
- If for any reason you need help, please call the Oregon Votes toll free information line 1-866-673-8683 or Multnomah County Elections at 503-988-3720.
- You can request and receive help in your home or any other place you choose such as a care center, library or local Senior Center.
- Additional resources are available from www.oradvocacy.org or How To Assist Voters with Disabilities.
|
