Register to vote in San Francisco

Good news! You can update your registration online, without printing or mailing anything.

Use the California Voter Registration Application to update your voter registration. Updating your voter registration is the same as re-registering, so don't be worried if you see things like "register to vote" — you're in the right place!

IMPORTANT Be sure to check the "I was previously registered or pre-registered to vote" checkbox and fill out your old voter registration information. You can confirm your old voter registration information by checking if you're registered at your old address.

Make sure to choose a political party preference. Choosing a party allows you to vote in races like the Democratic County Central Committee, or the Republican County Central Committee elections which choose the local leadership for your party.

To update your voter registration, fill out the "Update Your Voter Registration Record" form from the SF Department of Elections. Only fill out the fields you want to update.

If you're only updating your address, you only need to check two boxes and fill out a couple fields. For example:

After filling out this form, click the "Print" button, which will generate a PDF for you. You don't need to print this file. Instead, save that PDF to your phone and use the free Adobe "Fill & Sign" app for iPhone or for Android. Here's a video tutorial on how to use Adobe Fill & Sign.

Once you've signed your document, email it to SFVote@sfgov.org. You can double check that email address at sfelections.sfgov.org/make-changes-your-registration-record.

Good news! You can register online, without printing or mailing anything.

Go to the California Online Voter Registration website and click "Register to Vote Now", then follow the prompts. It only takes about five minutes to fill everything out.

Make sure to choose a political party preference. Choosing a party allows you to vote in races like the Democratic County Central Committee, or the Republican County Central Committee elections which choose the local leadership for their parties.

You have two options: you can register to vote using your Social Security number (see option below), or you can register when you apply for your driver's license.

Remember that California state law requires that new residents update their driver's license within 10 days of moving to California.

Go to the California DMV website to apply for your driver's license. You will be asked if you want to automatically register to vote when you fill out your driver's license application — check that box!

The DMV website will help you schedule time to visit the San Francisco DMV. We highly encourage you to make an appointment instead of showing up to wait in line. The line without an appointment may take several hours. Many San Franciscans find that the wait at the Daly City DMV is typically shorter.

Make sure to choose a political party preference. Choosing a party allows you to vote in races like the Democratic County Central Committee, or the Republican County Central Committee elections which choose the local leadership for their parties.

Go to the California Online Voter Registration website and click "Register to Vote Now", then follow the prompts. It only takes about five minutes to fill everything out.

Since you don't have a signature on file with the State, you'll need to print and sign a document to complete your registration. The online form will tell you everything you know to complete your registration.

Make sure to choose a political party preference. Choosing a party allows you to vote in races like the Democratic County Central Committee, or the Republican County Central Committee elections which choose the local leadership for their parties.