How do I register to vote?

In the District of Columbia, you must be a registered voter in order to participate in an election. To register, you must be 18 years old on Election Day, a US citizen, and a resident of the District of Columbia. You may register in person, by mail with a registration form, or online. To register in person, you can visit a Voter Registration Center, a public library with a public voter registration service, or a Department of Motor Vehicles office. When registering in person, you must bring a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID. To register by mail, you must fill out a voter registration form and mail it to the Office of the District of Columbia Board of Elections. You can obtain a registration form from the Board of Elections website or from any public library, public voter registration service, or Department of Motor Vehicles office. When registering by mail, you must include a copy of a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID. To register online, you must visit the Board of Elections website and follow the directions to set up an account. Once an account is set up, you will need to provide basic information, such as name, address, and date of birth. You must also provide a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID. After registering to vote, you will receive a notification in the mail confirming your registration. It is important to remember that you must re-register to vote every time your address changes, and you must update your registration if your name or party affiliation changes.

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