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To register to vote, a person must meet the following eligibility requirements:

At least 16 years old* and at least 18 years old on or before the day of the election in which they intend to vote
United States citizen
Have maintained residence in Minnesota for at least 20 days before the election and maintained residence at the address given on the registration form
Not under court-ordered guardianship in which the court order revokes the right to vote
Not been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote
Not currently incarcerated for a conviction of a felony offense

You must complete the voter registration application in order to register to vote.

*Note: Due to recent changes in state law, pre-registration is now available for people who are 16 or 17 years old. However, a person must still be at least 18 years old to vote in any election. If you are 16 or 17 years old and you pre-register to vote, your registration will automatically take effect when you turn 18.

If you have questions about voter registration, contact the city clerk's office at 952.924.2503 or elections@stlouisparkmn.gov.

When re-registration is needed

You must re-register if:

Your name, address or apartment number changes
You have not voted in at least four years

Checking registration status

You can check your registration status online through the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State website. It is highly recommended that you do this at least one month prior to when you plan to vote. This will give you time to complete the registration process, if needed.

If you need help checking your registration or have questions, contact us at 952.924.2503 or elections@stlouisparkmn.gov.

Note: The city clerk's office is only able to provide you with information regarding your own registration status. We can't answer questions regarding the registration status of other voters.

Registering before Election Day

If you know you are not registered to vote under your current name and/or at your current residential address, you should register to vote before Election Day. This will make your trip to the polls go much faster. State law requires you to register at least 20 days prior to Election Day in order to ensure that you appear on the list of registered voters at your precinct on Election Day. You may also register at the polls on Election Day or when you vote before Election Day.

You can preregister at least 20 days before any election by completing an online registration application or by mailing a completed paper registration application to city hall. Be sure to complete all required fields, write legibly and double check your information. Incomplete or incorrect registration applications will cause your registration to be delayed or will require you to take extra steps to prove your residence when you go to vote.

Minnesota Law allows for a form of automatic voter registration when you register for certain state government services like a Minnesota ID or driver's license. This process will go into effect as each agency is able to implement, over the next 2 years. If you are automatically registered, a postcard will be mailed to the address on record allowing you to opt-out of the registration up to 20 days after you complete that transaction. If you do not receive a post card, your registration has not been updated.

If you recently moved or changed your name, you can register to vote when you update your Minnesota-issued ID card or driver's license. Ask the representative helping you to make sure your voter registration is updated at the same time.

If you live in St. Louis Park, you can quickly and easily update your ID or driver's license at the following locations:

AAA St. Louis Park, 5400 Auto Club Way, St. Louis Park
Hennepin County Service Centers
- Ridgedale Service Center, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
- Southdale Service Center, 1225 Southdale Center, Edina
- View a complete list of service center locations

Register on Election Day

Use any of the following proof of residence options to register at your polling place on Election Day.

Option 1: Bring ID with current name and address

The following items are considered acceptable IDs in accordance with Minnesota statutes:

Valid Minnesota driver's license (or receipt)
Minnesota learner's permit (or receipt)
Minnesota ID card (or receipt)
Tribal ID card with your name, address, photo and signature

Option 2: Bring photo ID and a document with current name and address

The ID can be expired, and the document can also be shown electronically on a device such as a smartphone or tablet.

The following are accepted photo IDs:

Driver's license, state ID card or learner's permit issued by any state
United States Passport
United States Military ID card
Tribal ID card with name, signature and photo of the voter
Minnesota university, college or technical college ID card
Minnesota high school ID card

The following are accepted documents:

Billing statement or start of service statement for phone, TV or internet service, utilities, banking services, credit card, rent or mortgage (must be due or dated within 30 days of election and must have voter's name and address)
Residential lease or rental agreement (must be valid through Election Day)
Current student fee statement

Option 3: Registered voter in the precinct who can confirm your name and address

A registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. This is known as vouching. A registered voter can vouch for up to eight people. A person who registers on Election Day and was vouched for cannot subsequently vouch for others.

Option 4: Valid registration in the same precinct

If you were previously registered in the precinct but changed names or moved within the same precinct, you only need to tell the election officials your previous name or address. No additional documentation is needed.

Option 5: Notice of late registration

If you preregistered to vote less than 20 days before Election Day, you may get a Notice of Late Registration in the mail. Bring this notice with you when you go to vote and use it as your proof of residence to register.

Option 6: Staff person of a residential facility

If you live in a residential facility (nursing home, assisted living facility, etc.), a staff person can go with you to the polling place to confirm your address. This is known as vouching. A staff person can vouch for all eligible voters living in the facility, there is no limit. The staff person must prove their employment at the facility. There are several ways to do this, including by showing an employee badge. Learn more about residential facilities.

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