Howard County Republican Party

Voter registration applications can be obtained at the following locations:

• The Howard County Board of Elections, a the address above
  
• Local post offices
  
• Libraries
  
• Motor Vehicle Administration Offices
  
• County municipal offices
  
• All public assistance offices
  
• All offices providing state-funded programs
  
• State Board of Elections (download the application online)
  
• Download a voter registration application from one of the following websites:
  
• www.electionsmaryland.com or www.elections.state.md.us Click on Frequently Asked Questions & Answers then Voter Registration Application; go to Download and click "in English" or "en sepanol".
  
• www.howardcountymd.gov/BOE_homepage.htm
  
• The completed Voter Registration Application with an original signature must be returned to the Election Office - online registration is not available and faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

The following information is required to complete the registration application:

• Name, address and telephone number;
  
• Citizenship status;
  
• Date of birth and gender;
  
• Maryland Drivers License Number; or
  
• Social Security Number - provide only if you do not have a valid Maryland Drivers License Number (at least the last 4 digits must be provided); or
  
• State Assigned Identification Number - provide only if you do not have either a Maryland Drivers License Number or Social Security Number.
• Party affiliation is optional. If it is not provided, the default will be Unaffiliated.

You may register to vote any time Voter Registration is open. Registration closes beginning at 9 p.m. on the 21st day preceding an election and remains closed until the 11th day after the election.

Generally, any voter registration application received when registration is closed will be held by the Election Office and processed when registration re-opens. Your registration will not become effective and you will not be eligible to vote until registration re-opens and you have received your Voter Notification Card (VNC).

As long as you remain a resident of the county and keep your address current with the election office, your voter registration in Maryland is permanent.

Registered voters are obligated to keep all information current. Any changes to information must be in writing with your signature. Changes may be made in person, by mail or by fax.

• You may change your affiliation at any time that registration is open except 12 weeks before a Primary Election.
  
• You may change other information within the period that registration is open.
  

Voter Registration: www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/index.html

Application and Instructions: www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/index.html

PDF Registration http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/documents/2010%20English%20Internet%20VRA%20final.pdf

Forms: www.elections.state.md.us/forms/index.html