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NUVotes

Northwestern's comprehensive 50-state voter-services hub

Use this tool to register to vote OR change or update your voter registration.

In most states, this can be done entirely online if you have an in-state driver’s license or state ID number. In some cases, you may need to print and mail a form to complete your registration. NU Votes can help with printing and mailing.

Know your rights! Students have a legal right to register and vote at either their school address OR their permanent address. Need help deciding?

Illinois Voters: Note that you can only register online if you have an Illinois driver’s license or state ID number. If you do not, you can register using a paper form that you must download, print, sign, and mail. Or you can register and vote at the same time, in person, during early voting or on Election Day.

Warning: State Voter Registration Deadlines Closing!
Voter registration is closed in most states. Some states, including Illinois, allow voters to register and vote at the same time, in person, during early voting or on Election Day. Be sure to check your state’s deadline before proceeding. If it is past your state’s deadline, contact NU Votes for advice on how to proceed.

Important Notes

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Have questions or need help?
Email nuvotes@northwestern.edu

Address Notes

Street Address: Enter the address where you want to register to vote. For residence halls, use your physical street address, not your dorm name or mailing address, and include your room number in the apartment field.

Mailing Address (On the next screen or on your state's form): If you are registering at your residence hall address, for mailing address, enter your package center address, and include your building abbreviation and room number in the apartment field. If you are registering at an off-campus or permanent address, only enter something in the mailing address field if you cannot receive mail at the registration address you provided (e.g. you use a P.O. Box to receive mail at home).

Print, Complete, Sign & Mail

If this tool generates a PDF, you MUST download, print, fully complete, sign, and mail the PDF to complete your registration. Be sure to use an original, non-digital signature unless otherwise instructed.

If you need help with printing, mailing, copies of IDs, or notary services, NU Votes can help.

NU Votes is a non-partisan voter engagement initiative administered by Northwestern University’s Center for Civic Engagement. Northwestern does not endorse or oppose any candidate or organization in connection with any political campaign or election.

Please Note: NU Votes is simply an effort to help students register and vote themselves. Students are responsible for working with their own local election officials to verify local laws and policies about voting in their respective districts, and to ensure that their registration and/or voting materials have been properly processed. If you do not receive accurate registration and/or voting materials from your local election officials in a timely manner, please contact them directly to follow up.