Register to Vote

Register to Vote

Eligibility

To register to vote in Iowa you must be:

  • A United States Citizen
  • A resident of Iowa
  • At least 17 years old (you must turn 18 by Election Day to vote)

You cannot vote in Iowa if:

Register to Vote Online

You can now register to vote or update your voter registration online through the Iowa DOT if you have an Iowa Driver’s License or state-issued non-operator’s identification. Online voter registration tutorial video

Download a Printable Voter Registration Form

Download a voter registration form (PDF) to complete and return to:
Dubuque County Auditor’s Office
720 Central Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001

Verify that You are Registered to Vote

Visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s website to verify that you are registered to vote and that your information is current.

Cancel Voter Registration

Request to cancel voter registration in Dubuque County, Iowa.

Election Day Registration

You may register and vote on election day. To do so, you first must go to the correct polling place for your current address on election day. If you are unsure of your polling place, find your Precinct/Polling Place. 

At the polling place, you must prove both who you are and where you live. The best way to do this is with your valid Iowa driver’s license with your current address printed on it.

Proof of Identification (ID)

If you do not have an Iowa driver’s license, you may use a photo ID that is current, valid, and contain an expiration date. The following are acceptable IDs:

  • Iowa non-driver ID card
  • Out-of-state driver’s license or non-driver ID card
  • U.S. passport
  • U.S. military ID
  • ID card issued by the employer
  • Student ID issued by Iowa high school or college
  • Tribal ID

Proof of Residence

If your photo ID does not contain your current address, you may use another document to prove where you live if it contains your name and current address. The following are acceptable proofs of residence:

  • Bank statement
  • Government check or other government documents
  • Paycheck
  • Residential lease
  • Utility bill (including a cell phone bill)

Attester

If you cannot prove who you are and where you live with the documents listed, a registered voter from your precinct may attest for you. Both you and the attester will be required to sign an oath swearing the statements being made are true.

Falsely attesting or being attested for is registration fraud. It is a class “D” felony and is punishable by a fine of up to $10,245 and up to 5 years in prison.

Restoration of Voter Eligibility

For information regarding the restoration of citizenship/voting rights (e.g, for those with previous felony convictions), please visit the Iowa Secretary of State's website.