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California National Voter Registration Day Guide Tuesday September 15 2026.
On September 15, 2026, organizations across the nation will be participating in a coordinated effort to get eligible citizens registered to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is recognized across the United States and uses the strength of volunteers, organizations and businesses to spread the word about the importance of preparing for Election
Day by registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise.
According to U.S. Census data from 2020, as many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote.
Every year, millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register.
National Voter Registration Day wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote.
National Voter Registration Day Is Online
Register Online at California Secretary of State Online Site
Determine Your Voter Status
You can check Online at Orange County Register Of Voters
You can check online to determine your Voter Status at My Voter Status at The California Secretary of State Online Site.
You need to reregister to vote if you change your name or you change your political party choice.
California Qualifications to Register to Vote
A United States citizen and a resident of California
18 years old or older on Election Day
Pre Register To Vote In California If You Are 16 or 17 Years of Age
Not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony and
Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court
National Voter Registration Day has been endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and the National Association of Election Officials (The Election Center).