Vote – Whatcom County Library System

Please Vote!

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

Visit the Whatcom County website here for the most up-to-date map of all Whatcom County ballot drop box locations

Register to vote online:

Or you can print out a form and mail it in:

Download Printable Voter Registration Forms here (PDF – Several languages available)

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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,
- At least eighteen years old on or before Election Day.
You may not register to vote if you are:
- Presently denied your civil rights as a result of a felony conviction, or
- Judicially declared mentally incompetent and ineligible to vote.

When can I start voting?

You must register 30 days prior to the next election by mail in registration. After the 30 day cut-off you can still register to vote in person at the Auditor’s Office up to 15 days prior to the election.
After registering to vote you will receive verification of registration within 30 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.