A citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
A resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which the individual desires to register and vote for at least 30 days before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
At least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
Note: You are not registered to vote until your application has been filled out, processed and accepted by the Montgomery County’s registration office. If accepted, the county registration office will send you, via non-forward able mail, a Voter Identification Card within 14 days of your application. If you do not receive a card, you can contact the Voter Services office at 610-278-3280.
Submit a voter registration application form to the Montgomery County Voter Services office, either in person or by mail. Besides the Voter Services Office, forms can be obtained at most public offices: Municipal buildings, post offices, liquor stores, etc. This form must be received by the Voter Services Office 30 days prior to each election. The Montgomery County Voter Registration cannot mail out forms.
How do I change my party identification? Address? Name?
Changes to a voter registration record are made by filling out a voter registration application form.
Can I register to vote on line or FAX my application to the Voter Services Office? No. An original signature is required to register to vote.
If I have moved but have not yet changed my voter registration record, can I still vote at the same location?
You are entitled to vote at your “old” polling location one last time. However, you should submit a change of address as soon as possible after moving.
Where do I vote? You are assigned a polling location based on where you reside. The polling location is now printed on the voter identification card.
If I registered through Penn DOT, how will I know where to vote?
If you registered to vote when you applied for a license or had that license renewed, our office should be informed by Penn Dot. If you do not receive a voter ID card soon after your license is issued or changed, you should call the Voter Registration office.
Do I have to vote a certain amount of times in order to remain on the registration rolls?
No. You remain an eligible voter unless the Voter Services Office is otherwise informed of a change in your status.
Who is eligible to vote in the Primary (spring) Election?
Individuals must be registered and enrolled in a political party to vote in that party's primary. However, all registered electors are entitled to vote on constitutional amendments and ballot questions and in all special elections that might be held concurrently with a primary.
How do I obtain a duplicate voter registration identification card?
Contact the Voter Services Office to request a new ID card.
Can my voter ID card be used as proof of citizenship?
No. A voter ID card is only proof of registration.
What is the rule about convicted felons and voting?
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled on December 26, 2000 that the Pennsylvania law prohibiting convicted felons from registering to vote for five years after their release from prison is unconstitutional. Consequently, if completing an older version of the Voter Registration Mail Application (VRMA) form, a convicted felon who has been released from prison may make application to register to vote by striking through the felony conviction line at Section 9(2) on the VRMA and signing his or her name.
Do I need to present identification to vote?
All first time voters, including those who are voting in a new precinct for the first time, will be required to present identification. These acceptable forms include:
A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
A valid identification card issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or United States government, including the Armed Services.
A valid passport.
A valid student or employee identification card.
Non-photo forms of identification such as a paycheck, utility bill, current bank statement or documents issued by the Commonwealth or United States government that show the address of the voter.
How do I have my name removed from the voter rolls? You must send the request for removal in writing to the Montgomery County Voter Services Office. An original signature is required so faxing or electronic transmission of this request is not acceptable.
