Register to Vote & Voting by Mail

•   Requirements to Register to Vote

You may register to vote if you are currently a United States citizen, will be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election, are not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction, and have not been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent.

• How Do I Register to Vote?

You may register by completing a registration-by-mail form. Forms are available throughout Siskiyou County at city halls, libraries, Department of Motor Vehicles, public assistance offices, post offices, and the Social Security office.

Voter information and/or registration forms can be obtained at the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters' office. Registration-by-mail forms may be requested during regular business hours by calling at (530) 842-8086. You can also register to vote on-line through the California Secretary of State.

• When Do I Register to Vote?

You can register to vote when you reach age 18 or if you will be 18 on or before the next election. You must register to vote at least 15 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote in that election.

• When Do I Have to Re-register to Vote?

If you have permanently moved to a different address, changed your name, or wish to change your political party affiliation you must re-register to vote. The deadline to re-register is 15 days before the next election.

• Voting by Mail

If you prefer to vote by mail and have your ballot mailed to you prior to each election, there are several ways available to you to apply for vote-by-mail ballots:

1. Initial Box #15 on your vote registration card.
   
2. Complete and mail in the Application for Vote-By-Mail Ballot located on the back cover of your sample ballot that you will receive approximately one month prior to each election. 
3. You can write to the County Clerk's Office, 510 N. Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097, and ask to receive a vote-by-mail ballot. Your written request must include your name, residence address, and your signature --use this Mail Ballot Application Form (available after October 8).
   
4. Prior to each election, an Application for Vote-By-Mail Ballot will be posted on this website, under the specific election date. You can complete this application and mail it to the County Clerk's Office.

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. -  12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. excluding holidays

Colleen  was first elected to office in 1998 and has been re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. Colleen is a Siskiyou County native and lives in Yreka with her husband, Pete. She prides herself on providing the most efficient service possible and doing business in a helpful, friendly manner.

Contact Information:
Siskiyou County Clerk's Office
510 N. Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: 530-842-8084 or
1-888-854-2000 ext. 8084
Fax: 530-841-4110