VOTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
STATE OF
IOWA
Registration Deadline Must be delivered by 5 p.m. 10 days before the election, if it is a state primary or general election; 11 days before all others. Registration forms which are postmarked 15 or more days before an election are considered on time even if received after the deadline.
6. ID Number. Your ID number is your Iowa driver's license number (or Iowa non-driver identification number) if you have one, if not then the last four digits of your social security number. The ID number you provide will be verified with the Iowa Department of Transportation or the Social Security Administration.
7. Choice of Party. You may, but do not have to, register with a party in advance if you want to take part in that partys primary election. You may change or declare a party affiliation at the polls on primary election day.
8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leave blank.
9. Signature. To register in Iowa you must:
be a citizen of the United States
be a resident of Iowa
be at least 17-1/2 years old (you must be 18 to vote)
not have been convicted of a felony (or have had your rights restored)
not currently be judged by a court to be "incompetent to vote"
not claim the right to vote in more than one place
give up your right to vote in any other place
Mailing address:
Elections Division
Office of the Secretary of State
Lucas Building-1st Floor
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319