Elections - Voter Registration

Register to Vote in Larimer County

Register to vote in Colorado
Request to receive your ballot by mail
Change your address on your current voter registration record
Change your party affiliation on your current voter registration record

Who may register to vote?

United States citizens;
Who are at least 18 years old by election day; and
Who are residents of Larimer County, Colorado

Am I registered to vote? What districts can I vote on?

Larimer County Voter Lookup

How do I register to vote?

www.govotecolorado.com

Complete, print and sign a voter registration form:

Mail your signed voter registration form to:

Larimer County Elections Department
PO Box 1547
Fort Collins, CO 80522

Forms may also be emailed or faxed (as a signed PDF attachment) to:

Email: vstratton@larimer.org
Fax: (970) 498-7847

Where can I register to vote in person?

You may register to vote in person Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the following locations. Estes Park Motor Vehicle closes at 4:30 p.m.

Larimer County Elections; 200 W. Oak St. (5^th floor); Fort Collins, CO 80521
Citizens Information Center; 200 W. Oak St. (1^st floor); Fort Collins, CO 80521
Loveland Motor Vehicle; 205 E. 6^th St; Loveland, CO 80537
Estes Park Motor Vehicle; 1601 Brodie Ave.; Estes Park, CO 80517

You may also register to vote in person when you obtain your Colorado Driver's License.

In addition you can obtain a voter registration form from the following locations and mail or drop off the registration form at 200 W. Oak St. (5^th floor); Fort Collins, CO 80521.

Estes Valley Public Library	335 E. Elkhorn Ave.	Estes Park	CO	80517
Loveland Public Library	300 N. Adams Ave.	Loveland	CO	80537
Wellington Public Library	3800 Wilson Ave.	Wellington	CO	80549
Poudre River Public Library District, Main Library	201 Peterson St.	Fort Collins	CO	80524
Poudre River Public Library District, Harmony Library	4616 S. Shields St.	Fort Collins	CO	80526
Red Feather Lakes Library	71 Firehouse Ln.	Red Feather Lakes	CO	80545
Morgan Library, Colorado State University	501 University Avenue	Fort Collins	CO	80525
City of Fort Collins	300 Laporte Ave.	Fort Collins	CO	80521
City of Loveland	500 E. 3rd St., Suite 230	Loveland	CO	80537
Town of Berthoud	328 Massachusetts Ave.	Berthoud	CO	80513
Town of Johnstown	450 S. Parish	Johnstown	CO	80534
Town of Timnath	4800 Goodman St.	Timnath	CO	80547
Town of Windsor	301 Walnut St.	Windsor	CO	80550
Town of Wellington	3735 Cleveland Ave.	Wellington	CO	80549
Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce	344 Mountain Ave.	Berthoud	CO	80513

Do I need to include a copy of ID if I mail my registration form?

No if:

You are currently registered in Colorado and you are making a change to your registration record,

You are registering for the first time in Colorado and you write your Colorado Driver's License number on the form and we can verify that this number is yours.

Yes if:

You do not have a Colorado Driver's License.

What are acceptable forms of identification?

A valid Colorado Department of Revenue identification card;
A valid U.S. Passport;
A valid pilot's license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized agency of the United States;
A valid employee identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by any branch , department, agency, or entity of the United Sates government or of this state, or by any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of this state;
A valid U.S. military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector;
A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the elector's name and address, for example:
- a cable bill,
- a telephone bill;
- documentation from a public institution of higher education in Colorado containing at least the name, date of birth, and residence address of the student elector,
- A paycheck froma government institution or private company; or
- A certificate of degree of Indian or Alaskan native blood.
A valid Medicare or Medicaid card;
A certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate;
Certified documentation of naturalization; or
A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado.

Any form of identification shall be considered identification ONLY if the address is in the state of Colorado.

If I am in the military or overseas how can I register and cast my ballot?

Go to www.fvap.gov to learn more about military and overseas voting. You may also contact our overseas voting specialist at jhavener@larimer.org or call our office at (970) 498-7820.

Can I still vote in the upcoming election if I turn 18 after the registration deadline but before the election?

Yes, you may register when you are17 years, 6 months of age. You will then become eligible to vote on your 18^th birthday.

May I register for other members of my family?

No. Each voter must register individually.

Will I receive something from your office indicating that I am registered to vote?

When you register to vote or make an update to your name, address or party affiliation, a Voter Information Card will be sent to your mailing address. Your Voter Information Card will reflect the information on your voter registration file and will indicate your name, mailing address, party affiliation, precinct number, district numbers, polling location and permanent mail-in voter status. To make any changes to your information, simply complete the back of the Voter Information Card and mail to our office.

How do I change my name on my registration record?

If you wish to change your name on your voter registration record, you must use the paper voter registration form.

How do I change my address on my registration record?

www.govotecolorado.com

You can:

Print an official registration form (English) / (Spanish) from this website.
OR
Obtain an official registration form from most libraries; city/town clerk offices; with any Voter Registration Drive; or at any Colorado Driver's License bureau.
OR
Submit a personal note containing your name, birth date, old address, new address, signature, and date of the request.

Mail your changes to:

Larimer County Elections
PO Box 1547
Ft. Collins, CO 80522

Or deliver those changes to the Citizen Information Center, on the first floor of the Larimer County Courthouse Office building at 200 W. Oak St.

Is it too late to register to vote in the next election?

To be eligible to vote in an election, voters must register by the 29^th day before the election. If the deadline falls on a weekend or legal holiday then the deadline is extended to the next business day. All registration applications must be in the hands of the County Clerk on the deadline date or Postmarked on or before the deadline date. Any registration dated after the deadlines, will become effective after the date of that election. See our election calendar for more information on this year's dates.

What is an INACTIVE Voter?

Voters become Inactive if they do not vote in a General Election or if mail is returned to us by the United States Postal Service as undeliverable. An Inactive voter is still eligible to vote. The voter may become ACTIVE by voting, by updating his/her address with us; or by confirming that our address of record is their current address.

Is my voter registration information public record?

Yes, portions of your registration are public record. Your name, address, party affiliation and year of birth are public record. Your signature, drivers license number, social security number and month and day of birth are confidential.

Can I make my voter registration information confidential?

Yes, you will be required to sign a sworn affirmation that you or a member of your household are at risk of criminal harassment or bodily harm. There is a fee of $5.00 payable in check or cash.

Confidentiality requests must be made in person at:

Larimer County Elections
200 W. Oak St., 5^th Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80521

The State of Colorado also provides an Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) for survivors of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking. Contact the ACP toll free at 1-888-341-0002.

What are the current political parties in Colorado?

Current political parties are available by clicking here. Voters may also register as "unaffiliated" if they do not want to join a political party.

Will I be selected for Jury Duty if I register to vote?

Your name will appear on lists for potential jurors. However, your name will also appear on this list if you filed a Colorado Tax Return in the previous year, or have a Colorado Driver's License or State ID.

How do I get a certified document of registration for in state tuition purposes or other purposes?

The certificate costs $1.25 and can be obtained in person or by mail. Checks and cash are accepted. Voter information cards are also available free of charge.

In Person:

Larimer County Elections
200 W. Oak St. (5^th floor), Suite 5100
Fort Collins, CO 80521

Loveland Motor Vehicle
205 E. 6^th St.
Loveland, CO 80537

Estes Park Motor Vehicle
1601 Brodie Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517

By Mail: Send $1.25 check or money order to:

Larimer County Elections
PO Box 1547
Fort Collins, CO 80522

Include in your request your printed name, date of birth, residence address, mailing address (if different from your residence address) and signature. You may also provide a fax number if you would like the certificate faxed to you. Payment is required prior to issuing the certificate.

How do I request a Mail-In Ballot?

Download a Mail-In Ballot Application:

Complete and print the form, then mail, fax, or email it to:

Larimer County Elections
PO Box 1547
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1547

Fax: (970) 498-7847

Email: Elections@co.larimer.co.us