In California, the deadline to register to vote is 15 days before election day.  In Sacramento County, voters may utilize the Conditional Voter Registration option, which extends the deadline to 14 days before and on election day at any vote center in Sacramento County.  To register to vote in California, you must be:

• A United States citizen and a resident of California;
• 18 years old or older on election day;
• not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony; and
• not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court.

Registration is permanent, and a new affidavit of registration is necessary if you have changed your name, address, or wish to change your political party affiliation. 

To register to vote or check your registration status, visit the Secretary of State voter registration page.