Elections Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

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  1. Am I qualified to register to vote?

    You are eligible to register to vote if you:

    • Are a United States Citizen
    • Are 16 years of age, but you must be 18 years of age or older on the date of the election at which you intend to vote.
    • Are a Colorado resident for at least 22 days before the election at which you intend to vote.
    • Are not serving a sentence of incarceration for a felony conviction.
  2. How do I register to vote?

    You can register to vote through the following methods:

    Online at the Secretary of State's website
    -OR-
    Complete, print and sign a voter registration form: English | Spanish

    You can return your signed Voter Registration Form via email, fax, or mail:

    Larimer County Elections
    PO Box 1547
    Fort Collins CO 80522.

  3. Can I register to vote in person?

    Yes! You may register to vote in person Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM at the following Larimer County Offices:

    Estes Park

    Estes Park Vehicle Licensing: 1601 Brodie Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517

    Fort Collins

    Larimer County Elections: 200 W. Oak St. (5th floor), Fort Collins, CO 80521

    Larimer County Recording: 200 W. Oak St. (1st floor),Fort Collins, CO 80521

    Loveland

    Loveland Vehicle Licensing: 200 Peridot Ave., Loveland, CO 80537

    All Larimer County offices are closed on holidays.

    You may also register to vote in person when you obtain your Colorado Driver's License. The information you provide at the Driver's License office is used to register you to vote in Colorado.

    • Your county clerk will verify if they have a complete record to register you to vote.
    • If your record is complete, the county clerk will send a notice to you that you are registered to vote. You can return the notice to either decline to be registered or to affiliate with a party.
    • If you do not decline to be registered within 20 days after the notice is mailed, and the form is not returned as undeliverable, you are then registered to vote.

    You can also obtain a Voter Registration Form from the following locations and mail or drop off the registration form at 200 W Oak St. (5th floor), Fort Collins, CO 80521.

    Berthoud

    Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce: 428 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513

    Town of Berthoud: 807 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud, CO 80513

    Estes Park

    Estes Valley Public Library: 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517

    Fort Collins

    City of Fort Collins: 300 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80521

    Morgan Library, Colorado State University: 1201 Center Avenue Mall, Fort Collins, CO 80525

    Poudre River Public Library District, Council Tree Library: 2733 Council Tree Ave. #200, Fort Collins CO 80525

    Poudre River Public Library District, Old Town Library: 201 Peterson St., Fort Collins, CO 80524

    Johnstown

    Town of Johnstown: 450 S. Parish, Johnstown, CO 80534

    Loveland

    City of Loveland: 500 E. 3rd St., Suite 230, Loveland, CO 80537

    Loveland Public Library: 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland, CO 80537

    Red Feather Lakes

    Red Feather Lakes Library: 71 Firehouse Ln., Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545

    Timnath

    Town of Timnath: 4750 Signal Tree Dr., Timnath, CO 80547

    Wellington

    Wellington Public Library: 3800 Wilson Ave., Wellington, CO 80549

    Town of Wellington: 3735 Cleveland Ave., Wellington, CO 80549

    Windsor

    Town of Windsor: 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550

  4. Do I need to include a copy of ID if I mail my registration form?

    No, if:

    You are currently registered in Colorado and you are making a change to your registration record,
    -OR-

    You are registering for the first time in Colorado and you write your Colorado Driver's License or ID number on the form and we can verify that this number is yours.

    Yes, if:

    You do not have a Colorado Driver's License or ID number.

    Acceptable forms of IDs:

    • A valid Colorado driver's license
    • A valid identification card issued by the Department of Revenue in accordance with the requirements of Part 3 of Article 2 of Title 42, C.R.S.
    • A valid U.S. Passport
    • A valid employee identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government or of this state, or by any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of this state
    • A valid pilot's license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized agency of the United States
    • A valid U.S. Military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector
    • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector.
    • A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly the United States Health Care Financing Administration)
    • A certified copy of a U.S. Birth certificate for the elector issued in the United States
    • Certified documentation of naturalization
    • A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado, as defined in section 23-3.1-102(5), C.R.S.
    • A valid veteran identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs veterans health administration with a photograph of the eligible elector
    • A valid identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership
    • Verification that a voter is a resident of a group residential facility
    • Verification that a voter is a person committed to the Department of Human Services and confined and eligible to register and vote.

    Any form of identification shall be considered identification ONLY if the address is in the state of Colorado.

  5. How do I change my name, address or political party affiliation on my registration record?

    You may change your name, address or affiliation on your voter registration record by the following methods:

    Online at the Secretary of State's website
    -OR-
    Complete, print and sign a voter registration form: English | Spanish

    You can return your signed Voter Registration Form via email, fax, or mail:

    Larimer County Elections
    PO Box 1547
    Fort Collins CO 80522.

    You may also obtain a Voter Registration Form at most libraries, city/town clerk offices or at any Colorado Driver's License bureau.

    If you are unable to obtain a Voter Registration Form, you may submit a personal note containing: your name, birth date, old address, new address, signature and date of the request.

  6. How do I cancel or withdraw my registration?

    You may cancel or withdraw your registration by the following methods:

    • Online at the Secretary of State's website
    • Contact the Larimer County Elections Office at (970) 4f98-7820 and we will mail you a withdrawal form.
    • Send a personal note containing:
      • Your name
      • Birth date
      • Address
      • Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
      • Signature
      • The date of request

    Send requests to:
    Larimer County Elections
    PO Box 1547
    Fort Collins CO 80522

  7. When can I vote?

    As of May 10, 2013, all registered, active voters in the State of Colorado will receive their ballot by mail for all elections.

    If you have any questions regarding voting, contact the Elections Office at 970-498-7820.

  8. Where can I vote?

    You may return your voted ballot by mail (postage rates apply), or you may hand deliver your ballot to a Voter Service and Polling Center or designated drop-off location throughout Larimer County.

    See full list of Voting and Drop-off locations

  9. What if I make a mistake on my ballot?

    Call the Larimer County Elections Office for assistance, or visit a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC).

    See full list of Voter Service and Polling Centers

  10. How do I know Larimer County received my ballot?

    You can check the status of your mail ballot through the following methods:

    • Look up your voter registration on the Colorado Secretary of State's website
    • Call the Larimer County Elections Office
    • Use the orange stub on your ballot to track your ballot through BallotTrax.

    Note: Ballot tracking is only available for mail in ballots.

  11. Are ADA accessible voting machines available?

    Yes. ADA accessible voting machines are available for use at all Voter Service and Polling Centers. For more information, please call the Larimer County Elections Office.

  12. I won't be at my Larimer County residential address for the November 5, 2024 General Election. What are my voting options?

    If you are traveling during the election period, you have a few options available to you.

    1. You can update your ballot address online at the Secretary of State's website. Please note that your ballots will continue to be sent to that address until you update it again. Remember: ballots are not forwardable by law.
    2. If you are traveling overseas, you can register as an overseas voter. Please note that you will remain registered as an overseas voter until you update your voter registration again.
    3. Beginning on September 23 , 2024, you can acquire an early ballot, issued in-house at the Elections Office (200 W Oak St, 5th Floor, Fort Collins, CO, 80521). This option will be available until October 21, 2024.

    Other key dates to keep in mind:

    • September 21, 2024: Ballots are mailed out to overseas voters.
    • September 23, 2024: In-house ballot issuance is available at the Elections Office.
    • October 11, 2024: Ballots are mailed out to domestic voters.
    • October 21, 2024: Voter Service & Polling Centers (VSPCs) begin to open in waves. At a VSPC, you can: vote in-person, obtain a replacement mail ballot, deliver your voted mail ballot, register to vote, change your address, or vote on an ADA accessible voting machine. As of this date, in-house ballot issuance will no longer be available at the Elections Office.
    • October 28, 2024: The last day the County Clerk's Office can mail you a replacement ballot.
    • November 5, 2024: Election Day. The County Clerk's Office must receive your ballot by 7 PM on Election Day. Postmarks do not count as a received date.
  13. I am an overseas or military voter. What are my voting options?

    Click here to view the resources available to you or you may call, fax or email the Larimer County Elections office.

  14. What should I do if I receive a ballot at my residence for someone who no longer lives there?

    Whether a former resident or a relative who has moved out – simply write “Return to Sender - No Longer at This Address” on the outside of the unopened envelope and return it in the mail. Doing so helps keep the voter registration rolls clean.

  15. My question was not answered here. What other resources are available to me?

    The Secretary of State's website has more information about elections, unaffiliated voters, and caucus.

    For additional assistance, call or email Larimer County Elections.

Contact Elections

200 W Oak St, Suite 5100, Fort Collins, CO 80521
PO Box 1547, Fort Collins CO  80522

HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday (except holidays)
EMAIL: elections@larimer.gov
PHONE: (970) 498-7820 | FAX:  (970) 498-7847
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