How to Register to Vote in Oregon
Interact with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles., Verify that you are registered to vote., Wait for your ballot.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Interact with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
Under House Bill 2177, signed into law on March 17, 2015, almost any Oregonian who has dealt with the DMV since 2013 is automatically registered to vote.
Specifically, if you applied for or renewed a license, or changed your address, you may already be registered to vote.If you were automatically registered to vote by this process, you should have received a notification by mail informing you that you have three weeks to opt out. -
Step 2: Verify that you are registered to vote.
If you are unsure of whether or not you have been automatically registered to vote, you can check online.
Visit this webpage, enter your name and birthday, and press the "Submit" button. , If you have not opted out of voter registration, the secretary of state's office will mail you a ballot automatically.
You should receive your ballot at least 20 days before any election. -
Step 3: Wait for your ballot.
Detailed Guide
Under House Bill 2177, signed into law on March 17, 2015, almost any Oregonian who has dealt with the DMV since 2013 is automatically registered to vote.
Specifically, if you applied for or renewed a license, or changed your address, you may already be registered to vote.If you were automatically registered to vote by this process, you should have received a notification by mail informing you that you have three weeks to opt out.
If you are unsure of whether or not you have been automatically registered to vote, you can check online.
Visit this webpage, enter your name and birthday, and press the "Submit" button. , If you have not opted out of voter registration, the secretary of state's office will mail you a ballot automatically.
You should receive your ballot at least 20 days before any election.
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