Illinois (IL)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: IL driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. If neither, check the box on the form. For grace period and Election Day registration, two forms of ID required (at least one showing current address). Otherwise, must show ID when first voting in a federal election.

To Vote: ID required for same-day registration; not required for regular voters

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting begins 40 days before election day.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

No-excuse mail-in voting available for all registered voters.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon release from incarceration. People on probation or parole may vote.

Documentation Needed

• Two forms of ID for same-day registration (one must show current address)

Sources

• Illinois Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Illinois