Voter Registration

You may register to vote at any time except for the 20 days preceding an election. All voters must:

• be at least 18 years old on election day
• be a citizen of the United States
• have resided in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding election day
• maintain residence at the address given on the registration form
• not be under guardianship of the person
• have not been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote
• have not been convicted of a felony without having civil rights restored

You may register by mail or in person by completing a Voter Registration Card (PDF), which are available at most government offices and public libraries. Golden Valley locations include:

• City of Golden Valley
  7800 Golden Valley Rd
  Golden Valley, MN 55427
• Golden Valley Library
  830 Winnetka Ave N
  Golden Valley, MN 55427

You may also register directly with the county at:

• Hennepin County Government Center
  300 South 6th Street - Public Service Level
  Minneapolis, MN 55487

You can register to vote on election day at your precinct voting site by bringing one of the following documents to verify your current address:

• valid Minnesota driver's license or permit (or receipt for either)
• valid Minnesota identification card (or receipt)
• notice of ineffective registration mailed to you from county auditor or city clerk
• photo ID card with a student fee statement
• a current utility bill, plus a photo identification card

You may also have a registered voter in your precinct confirm your residence.

Once registered, you need not register again unless:

• you move
• you change your name
• you do not vote for four years

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