You may register to vote if you:

1) are currently a United States Citizen
2) will be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election, and 
3) are not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.

The registration deadline is 15 days before an election to qualify to vote in that election.

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.

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's office. Registration-by-mail forms may be requested during regular business hours (8a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday) by calling at (530) 842-8086. You can also register to vote on line - click here to link to the online registration form from the Secretary of State's website.

California law permits you to register with one of seven qualified political parties:

• American Independent Party 345-4224

• Democratic Party (916) 442-5707

• Green Party (916) 448-3437

• Libertarian Party (800) 682-1776

• Natural Law Party (408) 425-2201

• Reform Party (888) 827-3367

• Republican Party (818) 841-5210

or as a non-partisan voter.

You should receive a Voter Notification Card approximately 2-3 weeks after registering. Please verify that the information on the card is correct. Notify the County Clerk of any necessary corrections.

Before each election, official sample ballot pamphlets containing candidate and measure information are sent to all registered voters.

If you prefer to vote by mail, you may apply for an absentee ballot. An application is on the back cover of your sample ballot pamphlet, or by writing the County Clerk's Office at 510 N. Main St., Yreka, CA 96097. You can also download the Application for an Absentee Ballot in PDF format and follow the instructions on the form to fax or mail.

The written request must include the date of election, your residence address, signature, and address where the absentee ballot is to be mailed. Requests for absentee ballots must be received by the County Clerk's office no later than 7 days prior to the election. For Permanent Absent Voter information, please call (530) 842-8086.

Polling locations and the time polls are open may change from one election to another. Be sure to check the back of your sample ballot pamphlet for your polling place location and time. If you need assistance on election day, call the following phone numbers:

• (530) 842-8086 or (530) 842-8033

• *TDD 1-800-833-8683 (for statewide elections only)

• *For the hearing impaired.

Under new federal and state election laws, registered voters who move within Siskiyou County without notifying the County Clerk's office of the address change may vote at the polling location for the NEW residence address or at the County Clerk's Office.

...such voters must provide proof of residency by showing a drivers license or two of the following:

• utility bill, mortgage, or lease papers,

• mail addressed to voter at new residence, etc.

Voters who moved within 28 days of the election without notifying the County Clerk's office of the address change may vote at the polling location for either the New or Prior residence or at the County Clerk's Office. Proof of residence as listed above will be necessary.