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Register to Vote
To vote you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day (16 & 17 year olds can pre-register)
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
- Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote
The Who can vote webpage on the Office of the MN Secretary State's website has more details about eligibility.
When re-registration is needed
You must re-register to vote if:
- Your name, address or apartment number changes
- You have not voted in at least four years
If you're wondering, Am I registered to vote in Minnesota?, you can find your registration status on Office of the MN Secretary State's website.
If you need help checking your registration or have questions, contact City Hall at 952-960-7900 or cityhall@shorewoodmn.gov.
Register Online or Update Your Registration
To register online you will need:
- Your Minnesota driver’s license or Minnesota identification card number, or the last four numbers of your Social Security number
- An email address
- To be eligible to vote in Minnesota
You will need to re-register if your name or address changes.
Use a paper form
Download a voter registration form to print, complete, and return to Shorewood City Hall.
Automatic voter registration
All eligible adults will be automatically registered to vote when they get a state-issued ID
To register at your polling place on Election Day, bring one proof of residence listed below.
Option 1: ID with current name and address
- Valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID; or a receipt for any of these.
- Tribal ID with name, address, photo and signature.
Option 2: Photo ID and a document with current name and address
- Approved Photo IDS (Choose One) The ID can be expired.
- Driver's license, state ID or learner’s permit issued by any state
- U.S. Passport
- U.S. Military or Veteran ID
- Tribal ID with name, signature and photo
- Minnesota university, college or technical college ID
- Minnesota high school ID
- Approved Documents (Choose One) Can be shown on electronic device.
- Bill, account or start-of-service statement due or dated within 30 days of the election for:
- Phone, TV or internet
- Solid waste, sewer, electric, gas or water
- Banking or credit card
- Rent or mortgage
- Residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day
- Current student fee statement
Option 3: Registered voter who can confirm your address
A registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. This is known as 'vouching.' A registered voter can vouch for up to eight voters. You cannot vouch for others if someone vouched for you.
Option 4: Photo ID with student housing list
Colleges and universities that enroll students accepting state financial aid must send election officials a student housing list. This list includes students who live on-campus and those that have provided their current address to the school and live in the city where campus is located. If you are on the list, show any form of photo ID listed in step number 2 to complete your registration.
Option 5: Valid registration in the same precinct
If you are registered in the precinct but changed names or moved within the same precinct, you only need to tell the election judge your previous name or address.
Option 6: Notice of Late Registration
If you registered to vote within 20 days of the election, you may get a Notice of Late Registration in the mail. Bring it with you and use it as your proof of residence to register.
Option 7: Staff person of a residential facility
If you live in a residential facility, a staff person can go with you to the polling place to confirm your address. This is known as 'vouching.' A staff person can vouch for all eligible voters living in the facility.
The staff person must prove their employment at the facility. There are several ways to do this, including by showing an employee badge. Learn more about voter registration in residential facilities.