Registering to Vote

Can I Register To Vote?

All residents of Allegany County may register to vote, if they meet the following requirements:

• County Resident;

• United States Citizen;

• At Least 18 years old by the next general election;

• Not be under guardianship for mental disability;

• Not have been convicted of buying or selling votes;

• Not have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, you have completed serving a court ordered sentence of imprisonment, including any term of parole or probation for the conviction.

When Can I Register To Vote?

Voter Registration Applications are accepted year round.  However, no voter registration application can be processed:  The 21st day before and until the 11th day after an election. (Note: Law Change 1/99)

Where Can I Find Voter Registration Applications?

Voter Registration Applications can be obtained at the following locations:

• Allegany County Election Office - Cumberland

• Your Local Post Office

• Allegany County Public Library Branches

• The Motor Vehicle Administration - LaVale

• County Municipality Offices

• All Public Assistance Offices

• All Offices Providing State-Funding Programs

Online Resources:

How To Vote in Maryland

Everything you want to know to register and vote in Maryland :
http://www.elections.state.md.us/citizens/how_to_vote.html

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:
http://www.elections.state.md.us/faq.html.

Voter Registration

Voter Registration – Instructions and eligibility requirements:
http://www.elections.state.md.us/citizens/registration/index.html

To obtain a copy of the Maryland Voter Registration Application:
http://www.elections.state.md.us/citizens/registration/application.html.

Resources for Registered Voters  

Information on voting by absentee ballot, election judges, polling places, frequently asked questions about Election Day, polling place accessibility, and find your State and Congressional Representatives: 

http://www.elections.state.md.us/registered_voters/index.html.