California allows same-day voter registration for those who want to vote for the first time in the 2026 midterms but missed the Oct. 19 registration deadline.
Here's what you need to know about registering on Election Day and how to check if you are registered to vote.
People who miss the California voter registration deadline can still vote in the 2026 midterms. They will have to participate in same-day registration at their polling place, vote center or elections office, and will have their ballot counted once the verification process is completed.
Who is eligible to register to vote in California?
People who want to register to vote in California must meet the following eligibility requirements.
Be a U.S. citizen and a California residentBe 18 or older on Election DayMust not currently be serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felonyMust not currently be found mentally incompetent to vote by a courtPeople who will be 18 on Election Day can pre-register when they are 16 or 17. They will then be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18. Online registration deadlines still apply.
Yes, if you register to vote on Election Day, you will be able to cast a provisional ballot. The ballot will be counted once a county elections office completes the voter registration verification process.
How to register to vote on Election Day in California
California residents who want to cast a ballot for the first time but who missed the registration deadline can still register to vote at a polling place, county elections office or vote center under state law.
To register on Election Day, you will need to present a valid form of identification such as a state ID, California driver's license, U.S. passport, student or military ID that shows a name and photograph, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check, or official mail from a government agency, such as the voting sample ballot booklet.
Prospective voters will need to bring an acceptable form of identification in order to register to vote. The following are accepted forms of valid ID:
Copy of a recent utility billSample ballot booklet they received from their county elections officeA document sent by a government agencyPassportDriver's licenseOfficial California IDStudent identification card showing name and photographMilitary IDHow often do you need to register to vote in California?
Voters typically only need to register once, and they will be able to vote in local and state elections. Re-registration is needed in the following scenarios:
Change of name Change of political party preferenceChange of California addressRegistering to vote can be done same day in California on Election Day or online before the registration deadline. A registration application can also be mailed or dropped off in person. People should allow several business days for an application to be processed.
How to know if you're registered to vote in California
To check your voter registration status, use the Secretary of State's online search tool, call your county elections office or check online through its website.
County election office contact information
AlamedaAlameda County Elections Office website or (510) 272-6933Alpine(530) 694-2281Amador(209) 223-6465Butte(530) 552-3400, option 1Calaveras(209) 754-6376Colusa(530) 458-0500Contra CostaContra Costa County website or (925) 335-7800Del Norte(707) 464-7216El Dorado(530) 621-7480Fresno(559) 600-8683Glenn(530) 934-6414Humboldt(707) 445-7481Imperial(442) 265-1060Inyo(760) 878-0224Kern(661) 868-3590Kings(559) 852-4401Lake(707) 263-2372Lassen(530) 251-8217Los Angeles(800) 815-2666Madera(559) 675-7720Marin(415) 473-6456Mariposa(209) 966-2007Mendocino(707) 234-6819Merced(209) 385-7541Modoc(530) 233-6200Mono(760) 932-5537Monterey(831) 796-1499Napa(707) 253-4321Nevada(530) 265-1298OrangeOrange County website or (714) 567-7600Placer(530) 886-5650Plumas(530) 283-6256Riverside(951) 486-7200Sacramento(916) 875-6451San Benito(831) 636-4016San Bernardino(909) 387-8300
San DiegoSan Diego County website or (858) 565-5800San FranciscoSan Francisco County website or (415) 554-4375San Joaquin(209) 468-8683San Luis Obispo(805) 781-5228San MateoSan Mateo County website or (650) 312-5222Santa Barbara(805) 568-2200Santa Clara(408) 299-8683Santa Cruz(831) 454-2060ShastaShasta County website or (530) 225-5730Sierra(530) 289-3295Siskiyou(530) 842-8084Solano(707) 784-6675Sonoma(707) 565-6800Stanislaus(209) 525-5200Sutter(530) 822-7122Tehama(530) 527-8190Trinity(530) 623-1220Tulare(559) 839-2100Tuolumne(209) 533-5570Ventura(805) 654-2664Yolo(530) 666-8133Yuba(530) 749-7855Credit: California Secretary of State's Office
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