Register to Vote

Register to Vote or Update Your Voter Registration 

You can register to vote or update your voter registration in one of the six ways listed below:

1. Online through the Iowa Department of Transportation Online Service website. An Iowa Driver's license or non-operator ID is required to register in this manner.
2. When obtaining an Iowa driver license or non-operator ID in-person through the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT)located at 3726 Queen Court SW #204 in Cedar Rapids.
3. In-person at the Auditor's Office located in the Public Service Center at 935 2nd Street SW in Cedar Rapids.
4. In-person at state agency's offering services to the public.
5. Paper voter registration form through the mail (PDF).
   • Download an Iowa Voter Registration form. The mailing address is provided on the voter registration form (PDF).
   • Watch "How to complete a voter registration form" on YouTube
6. On Election Day at your polling location.
   • Due to strict identification requirements, it is highly advised to register before the pre-registration deadline (10 days prior to general elections and 11 days prior to all other elections).
   • If you missed the pre-registration deadline, learn more about the Election Day Registration requirements before going to your polling location.

Pre-Registration

The pre-registration deadline is 10 days before general elections and 11 days before all other elections.