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 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.

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Where to Register

• Download a list of locations that offer voter registration applications.

You may register to vote by completing a registration application form. We can not accept applications by fax or by e-mail. Upon completion of the voter registration application, print, sign, and mailthe application to:

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

• Voter registration forms are also available at...

... all Travis County Tax Office locations.
... Texas Secretary of State online request for a mailed application.
... download a list of locations that offer voter registration applications.
... 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.
... Austin Public Libraries.

Update Registration

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

... have moved.
... have 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.

• The voter registration deadline for the November 5, 2013 General Election is Monday, October 7, 2013.
  Applications handed in or delivered with a USPS postmark after this date will not be updated in time to qualify for the May election.

Registered voters who have moved from one Texas County to another may be eligible to vote in the new county of residence on a limited ballot if...
... they were registered in their old county of residence.
... they would have been eligible to vote in the county of former residence on election day if still residing in that county and ... a voter registration for the person in the county of new residence is not effective on or before Election Day.

In Travis County, voters who vote under this procedure must complete an application for limited ballot and may vote only during the early voting period and only at the main early voting location at 5501 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751. Limited Ballot voters are entitled to vote on all statewide races and any district offices that are in common between the old and new counties. For more information and assistance, contact the Travis County Clerk Election Division hot line at (512) 238-VOTE (8683).

A Provisional Ballot is used when someone is not listed on the voter registration roll. A special process outlined in federal legislation is used to review the eligibility of these ballots. If you arrive at a polling location on election day and your registration status cannot be verified, you may request a provisional ballot at that time.