Voter Registration

Overview

How to register:

• Online at https://ova.elections.il.gov/
• Mail in an Illinois Voter Registration Application
• In - Person Registration  16501 S. Kedzie Avenue, Room 238. Markham, IL.

Once you have registered to vote you may participate in voting in elections at various levels:

• Local 
• Township
• Park
• School district
• County
• State
• National

Please vote. Your vote does count. We highly encourage you to vote in elections.

Necessary Requirements for Voting

• Must be the age of 18 by the next election date.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must reside in the Village for 30 days as of the next election.
• Must provide two forms of identification, one must show your current address. If you are a new resident who has not changed their driver’s license, we recommend a utility bill with your current address to verify.
• Naturalized citizens must provide the court, date, and city of naturalization.

Changing Registration & Exceptions

If you move into a county and already have a voter’s registration card, you can follow the instruction given to you on the back of the card; this transaction can be completed by mail. If your card is not current or you have changed your name by getting married, you must re-register. It is prohibited by state law to accept any new registration or changes of address within the 28-day period before the election and two days following the election. Registration will resume the day after the election occurs.

For More Information

If you have any questions regarding registering please contact us at the Village of South Chicago Heights at 708-755-1880 or you may visit the Cook County Clerk .