Elections 2012: How Do I Register to Vote on Election Day?

If you haven't registered to vote, there are a few things you will have to bring with you to the polls on Election Day.

To register, or update your registration information, so you can vote on Election Day, just go to your polling location, but make sure you bring proof of residence.

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According to the Secretary of State, to register at your polling place on Election Day you must bring one of the following with your current name and address to verify your residence in the precinct:

• A valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, Minnesota ID card or receipt for any of these.
• A valid student ID card including your photo, if your college has provided a student housing list to election officials.
• A Tribal ID card that contains your picture and signature.
• A valid registration in the same precinct under a different name or address. 
• A notice of late registration sent to you by your county auditor or city clerk.
• A voter registered in the same precinct as you who can confirm your address with a signed oath.
• An employee of the residential facility where you live who can confirm your address with a signed oath
• Both 1) a photo ID from the list below, and 2) a current bill from the list below with your current name and address in the precinct:

Utility Bill due within 30 days of election day, including: Telephone, TV, Internet, Electric, Gas, Solid Waste, Sewer Services, Water 

If you pre-registered to vote by Oct. 16 then you do not need to bring anything with you to the polls. If you aren't sure if you are registered, check out the Minnesota Secretary of State's registration search tool by clicking here.