Time to Register to Vote is Running Out, California
The deadline to register or make any changes is 11:59 p.m. May 23.
patch.comTo register to vote in California (or update your registration), you can do it online, by mail, or in person through California’s election system.[1][5]
Latest official “how to register” (California)
- Online: Register or update your registration online on California’s election website.[1]
- By mail: Use the National Mail Voter Registration Form (and follow California’s instructions after completing it).[1]
- In person: Register to vote in person via California’s election website.[1]
Deadlines (important)
Deadlines depend on the specific election year/date. For the most recent guidance available on the official voter-registration page:
- Online registration deadline: 15 days before Election Day[1]
- Register by mail deadline: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day[1]
- In-person registration deadline: Available up to and including on Election Day[1]
If you missed an online deadline, you may still have options for in-person registration depending on the election date and where you are in the state.[4][1]
Check your status
You can check whether you’re already registered on California’s election/Secretary of State registration tools.[6][1]
If you tell me your situation
Reply with:
1) the election you’re trying to vote in (next statewide election or a specific date), and
2) whether you want to register online, by mail, or in person,
…and I’ll help you identify the most relevant deadline and next step.