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NOTE: Ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters in Washington State at least 18 days prior to Election Day. There is no need to sign up or request to receive a mail-in ballot to vote in the upcoming election.
Read more from the Office of the Secretary of State here.
Haven’t registered to vote yet?
You have until 8:00 pm on Election Day to register or change your address in person
at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office at 311 Grand St. in Bellingham.
Drop box locations
NOTE: The Ferndale ballot drop box has been temporarily moved to 2007 Cherry Street (in the parking lot of the Pioneer Pavillion Community Center) during construction at Ferndale City Hall.
Register to vote online:
- English language link
- Spanish language link
- Chinese language link
- Vietnamese language link
- Korean language link
Or you can print out a form and mail it in:
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Voter Registration FAQ
What do I need in order to register online?
- Your Washington State driver’s license number, ID card number, or the last four digits of your social security number.
- If you don’t have any of the above, you can still register by mail, or in-person at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office. Forms are available online, at all branch libraries, and at the Auditor’s Office.
Am I eligible?
- You must be:
- A citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization,
- A legal resident of the State of Washington for at least 30 days prior to Election Day.
- At least eighteen years old on or before Election Day (for more information visit the Future Voter Program).
- You may not register to vote if you are:
- Currently incarcerated or serving a sentence of total confinement in prison (for more information visit the Felony Convictions and Voting Rights), or
- Judicially declared mentally incompetent and ineligible to vote.
When can I start voting?
- You must register 8 days prior to the next election by mail-in or online registration. After the 8 day cut-off you can still register to vote in person at the Auditor’s Office during business hours and any time before 8:00 pm on Election Day.
- After registering to vote you will receive verification of registration within 60 days. If you are not notified, contact the Auditor’s Office.
What if I move after I register to vote?
- You can change your address or other information:
- Online – you’ll need your Washington State Driver License number or ID number.
- By mail with a voter registration form – available in English and other languages.
- In person at the Auditor’s Office.