FAQs

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As Orange County operates elections under the Vote Center model, every registered voter in Orange County automatically receives a vote-by-mail ballot.

You can use our online tool to request a replacement vote-by-mail ballot.

View our sample infographic to learn about each barcode by clicking here.

You can use our online tool to opt out of receiving a Voter Information Guide in the mail.

You can use our online tool to look up the closest Vote Center or ballot drop box.

Polling places are no longer operated in Orange County but previous polling place locations may be serving as Vote Centers. Voters in Orange County may vote at any Vote Center instead of only one assigned polling place. You can use our online tool to look up the closest Vote Center.

To register to vote, you must obtain and complete a voter registration affidavit. You can use our online tool, or voter registration affidavits are available at post offices, libraries, city halls, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and most governmental agencies. In addition, you may call the Orange County Registrar of Voters at 714-567-7600 or come to the office located at 1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

You can also register to vote, update your registration or learn more about voter registration from the easy-to-use voter registration section of our website.

You can verify if your ballot was counted by using our voter lookup tool.

You can use our district lookup tool to view your elected officials. You can also find your elected officials by using our new voter lookup feature (verify your voter registration).

This information can be obtained from a variety of sources, including the voter registration list. Current State law allows voter registration data to be obtained for election, governmental, scholarly or political research purposes.

More information about the next scheduled election can be found on the Current Election Information webpage.

How to report suspicious activity or view information about electioneering.

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