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Voter Information

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Registration Information

The first step to take in order to vote is to get registered! Being registered and having an up-to-date registration means having a more efficient voting experience.

For more information on Voter Registration, please visit the .

How to Check my Voter Registration Status?

Check your voter registration status at the .

Who can Register to Vote in Kern County

You can register to vote in Kern County if you are all of the following: 

  • You are a United States citizen.
  • You are a Kern County resident.
  • You will be 18 years old by the next election.
  • You are not found by a court to be mentally incompetent. . 
  • You are not serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony.

Where Can I Register to Vote?

There are a number of different ways to register if you meet the qualifications. You can do one of the following: 

  • Register to Vote Online. It is the fastest and easiest way to register.
  • Pick up a form in person. You can go to any of the following locations in Kern County: 
    • Fire Stations 
    • U.S. Post Offices 
    • DMV Offices 
    • Public Libraries 
    • Kern County Elections Division, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, 1st floor, Bakersfield, CA. 93301-4639 
  • Call us by phone to request a Registration Form to be sent by Mail.

Kern County Elections Division
(661) 868-3590 or (800) 452-VOTE (8683)

When do I have to be Registered by?

The deadline to register to vote for any election is 15 days before Election Day. Please register early!

You can still register to vote in the 14 days before and through Election Day. This is called Conditional Voter Registration (CVR). The CVR process can be lengthy, so please try to register before Election Day.

View more information on the .

What Happens after I have Registered to Vote? 

  1. You will receive a Voter Notification Card in a few weeks from the Elections Office. Confirm that the information on the registration card is correct.
  2. The Elections Office will send you a voter pamphlet a few weeks before the election.
  3. Read the voter pamphlet carefully. Ask questions to learn and make knowledgeable decisions! Mark your voter pamphlet.
  4. Take the voter pamphlet with you into the voting booth at your polling place on Election Day to save time.

How do I get Involved with Voter Registration Drives? 

If you want to help your community and are interested in getting people registered to vote, visit the  . For Statement of Distribution Form(s), please visit the .

How to Cancel my Voter Registration

If you are currently registered to vote in Kern County and would like to cancel your voter registration, you can complete the form(s) on the .

First Time Voting Process

How to Vote

Elections 

Election information can be located on .