Colorado Voter Registration and Election Information 2008 - 2009
Registration Qualifications
You must be:
- A citizen of the United States
- 18 years old by Election Day
- A resident of a Colorado precinct for at least 30 days prior to the election
How to Register Any qualified citizen can apply to register in person up to, and including, 29 days before an election at the following sites:
- County Clerk and Recorders’ offices
- Driver’s License offices
- Armed Forces Recruiting Offices
- Designated Public Assistance Agencies OR
- Use a Mail-in Registration Form
Mail-in forms are available at government offices, libraries and registration drives sponsored by groups and employers. Forms may also be accessed on the websites for the Secretary of State, County Clerks, or League of Women Voters of Colorado.
Accepting Identification Forms
Colorado law requires identification at the polls and for first time voters who vote by mail-in ballot.
Registered voters are required to present one of the following forms of identification at their polling places.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license
- Valid picture identification card
- Valid U.S. passport
- Valid U.S. military card
- Copy of current utility bill or paycheck or government check showing address
- FAA photo pilot’s license
- Certified documentation of naturalization
- Valid Medicare or Medicaid card
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Valid student ID card with photo