Voter Registration

Registration Tips

 

Filling in the Registration Form

 

  • Fill in the Voter Registration Card using a dark ink pen.
  • Use your legal name.
  • If you live in an apartment, make sure you fill in the apartment number of your residence.
  • To find out more information about a political party, information can be found by looking at the Political Party Index. You can also learn more about the political parties with this easy reference guide.

    acrobat Easy Voter Guide - Political Parties

  • Remember to sign the Voter Registration Card before mailing.

If you need further assistance with completing the Voter Registration Form, please call the elections office at (650)312-5222.

Assistance at the Secretary of State's office is also available in the following languages at the following toll free phone numbers:

 

  • Chinese 1-800-339-2857
  • Japanese 1-800-339-2865
  • Spanish 1-800-232-8682
  • Tagalog 1-800-339-2957

Cancelling Your Voter Registration

If you've moved out of the County or State, please cancel your voter registration.


Just fill out the attached "Authorization to Cancel Registration" form and sign and date it.  You may return it by mail, fax or email it to:


San Mateo County Registration & Elections Office

40 Tower Road

San Mateo, CA 94402


email:   registrar@smcare.org.

fax:        650.312.5348  


If you have any questions, please contact us at 650.312.5222.  Thank you.