There are numerous lists life puts us on; but the Voter Registration list represents more than our name- it is an act of patriotism, an individual investment. John Quincy Adams said, “Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you will cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”

We are proud to offer this service and put you on the list, because, “Everyone Counts in Travis County!”

Who Can Register

You are eligible to register and vote if you are:

• A citizen of the United States
• A resident of Travis County
• At least 18 years of age
• Not declared mentally incompetent by a court of law
• Not a convicted felon, or, if so convicted you have:
  • Fully discharged your sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court; or,
  • Been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disability to vote.

Where to Register

You may register to vote by completing a registration application form on this site. (This form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher, available free from Adobe.) Upon completion of the voter registration application, print, sign, and mail the application to:

Travis County Voter Registration
PO Box 149327
Austin, Texas 78714-9327

Voter registration forms are also available at:

• The Tax Assessor-Collector Office, 5501 Airport Boulevard, 7:30 - 5:30, M-F, or by calling (512) 854-9473 twenty-four hours per day. An application will be mailed to you the next business day.
• Texas Secretary of State, online request for a mailed application.
• U.S. post offices located in Travis County
• The Department of Public Safety, the Department of Human Services and Department of Health when applying for services
• Some convenience and grocery stores
• Austin Public Libraries

Update Registration

Registration is permanent; however, it is necessary that you update your registration within 30 days if you:

• Have moved, or
• Changed your name
• You may update your registration online if you moved within Travis County.

The registration becomes effective in the precinct of your new address 30 days after receipt of change of address or change of name notice. A voter registration certificate will be mailed to you at your new address.

Deadlines

You can register to vote at any time; however, you must register at least 30 days before an election in which you wish to vote.