Register to Vote

You must be registered to vote in any election in Iowa.

Download a voter registration form, or register to vote online. We’ve put together a specific page of information for Military and Overseas Voters.

Registering: You must be registered to vote in any election in Iowa. You may register to vote if:

You are a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Iowa
You are at least 17 1/2 years of age (must be 18 years old by election day to vote) or older

You must provide the following information:

Iowa Driver’s License # or last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
Your full name
Your residence address
Your date of birth
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

You cannot:

Be a convicted felon (unless your voting rights have been restored)
Be judged mentally incompetent to vote by a court
Claim the right to vote in any other place

WARNING: You can be convicted and fined up to $7,500.00 and/or jailed for up to five years for false information.

Voter ID

As of January 1, 2008, you may register at your precinct on Election Day. Be sure to bring along a photo ID with an expiration date stating your current address. If your photo ID does not have your current address please contact the Auditor’s Office at 641-623-5443 for additional requirements.

Deadline

10 Days before Primary and General Elections which will be a Saturday. The Election Department will be open from 8am to 5pm on those Saturdays.
11 Days before all other Elections, which will be a Friday.

For information on upcoming election dates, see our Election Calendar.

The Election Department will be open normal weekday hours from 8am to 4pm

Where to register: Poweshiek County Auditor’s Office, Courthouse, 302 E Main Street, Montezuma, IA 50171

Questions: Direct questions to the Election Department at 641-623-5443.