Register/Update Registration
Iowa Voter Registration Form: Print on letter size paper and mail or return this form to our office for new registrations OR changes for an existing voter. Iowa code requires your original "wet" signature - Do not email the form back. A large-print version is also available, and can be printed on 14-inch paper.
You may also register or update your registration using the Federal Voter Registration Form.
Completed forms can be mailed or delivered to:
Polk County Election Office
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Electronic Voter Registration: If you have a current and valid Iowa ID or Driver's License, you may register or update your information online.
Am I Registered?: Use this link to verify if you are registered in Iowa. This tool will also show your precinct and polling place for each type of election.
FVAP: Federal Voting Assistance Program. Voting assistance for servicemembers, their families and overseas citizens. More information about voting abroad.
I was charged with a felony. Can I vote?: It depends. This link can help clarify the status of your voting rights. For more questions, call the Governor's office at (515) 281-5211 or visit their website for voting rights restoration.
Cancel Your Registration: This link provides instructions on cancelling your voter registration.
Rules for Voter Registration Drives: For individuals and organizations looking to collect voter registrations, the Secretary of State has more information.
In addition to these resources, you can register in person at the Department of Transportation while applying for/renewing your driver's license or non-operator ID. Other government agencies may also have voter registration forms available in their office.
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