Register to Vote at the Library!
The McHenry Public Library is pleased to offer voter registration services Monday through Friday during the library's open hours. Please call the library before you come at 815-385-0036 to make sure one of our registrars is available to assist you. Voter registration closes 30 days before every election (local, state, and federal).
What to Bring
You must bring two forms of identification, and one must show your current address. One of the pieces of identification must include the applicant’s current residence address, except in the case of a person experiencing homelessness. These forms of identification shall include, but are not limited to, any of the following: driver’s license, social security card, public aid identification card, utility bill, employee or student identification card, lease or contract for a residence, credit card, or a civic, union or professional association membership card. A mailing address of a person experiencing homelessness may include, but is not limited to, a shelter, a day shelter, or a private residence. This use may be demonstrated by a piece of mail addressed to that individual and received at that mailing address.Naturalized citizens must know the date and location of their naturalization.
Other Ways to Register to Vote
You can also register to vote in person at the County Clerk's office (see address and hours below), online through the State of Illinois here or by mail using this form.
Voter Registration Change of Address
If your address has changed since the last election you voted in, you must complete a Change of Address Form. The form must be mailed (mailing address below) or emailed (email address below) to the County Clerk no later than 28 days before the election. The library also has change of address forms if you don't care to do it online.
General Election November 5, 2024
If you plan on voting in the November 5 General Election, make sure your registration is current. The deadline to register to vote at the library for this election is Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
County Clerk Contact Information
Phone: 815-334-4242
Fax: 815-334-8727
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mailing Address
McHenry County Clerk's Office
2200 N. Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
Location Address
McHenry County Clerk's Office
667 Ware Rd, Suite 107
Woodstock, IL 60098
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Local | State | Federal | Election Resources
Local
City of McHenry | links to all departments including General Information, the Police Department, Public Works, and Parks & Recreation.
City of McHenry City Clerk's Office | Services include free Notary Public; 815.363.2100.
McHenry Township | links to all departments including the Assessor’s Office.
McHenry County Department of Health | Affordable Care Act enrollment information.
McHenry County | links to all departments including the Circuit Clerk, Department of Health, Jury Commission, & Planning and Development.
McHenry County Clerk's Office | Precinct Finder, Election Polling Places, sample ballots and more.
State
Find It! Illinois | links to Illinois government information, Electronic documents of Illinois, Illinois General Assembly, search library catalogs, Illinois State Library, & Illinois Documents Repository program.
Illinois General Assembly | information on members, legislation, Bills & Resolutions.
Illinois Rules of the Road | the Illinois driver's handbook or driver's manual, in English.
Prawo jazdy w stanie Illinois | the Illinois driver's handbook or driver's manual, in Polish.
Normas de Tránsito de Illinois | the Illinois driver's handbook or driver's manual, in Spanish.
Illinois State Board of Elections | Find your state representative and state senator and other voter information.
Registration and Polling Place Information | search for your voter registration.
Federal
Data.gov | is a good source for student reports, business, or general information purposes.
Immigrant Resources | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; the federal agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. It is a component of the Department of Homeland Security.
The Library of Congress | legislative information from the Library of Congress. Search for Legislation in current Congress, Bills, & Resolutions.
Medicare | The official U.S. government site for Medicare. Find information about health and drug plans, facilities and doctors, and coverage.
Social Security Online | the official site of the Social Security Administration. You can apply for benefits and check the status of your application, see your earnings statements, estimate your retirement benefits and find a local office.
Study for the U.S. Citizenship Test | online study aid for the U.S. Citizenship Test.
U.S. Department of Energy: Fuel Economy Guide | This website features updated fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehivle comparisons, and offers fuel-saving tips.
U.S. Postal Service | find a zipcode, a local post office, calculate postage, print a shipping label, and more.
U.S. Senate | links for Senators, Senate Committees, legislation and more.
U.S. House of Representatives | find your representative and information about committees and legislation.
USA.Gov | links to all branches of the federal, state and local government. Search engine.
The White House | links to the President, First Lady, Vice President, White House Staff, Legislative, and Judicial Branches, State & Local government and much more.
Election Resources
FactCheck | is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” resource for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.
League of Women Voters | is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Registration and Polling Place Information | Verify that you are registered to vote and find out your polling place as well as the districts that you are eligible to vote for.
External links may be used as starting points in your research and are not intended to be exhaustive lists of all available external sites related to these topics. The library does not endorse or profit from these websites and external links are provided for use at your own discretion. For suggestions, comments, or to report broken links, you may contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Websites
McHenry Senior Services | provides blood pressure screening, health screenings, & exercise classes. Many links to area and state services for seniors.
McHenry Township Senior Center | McHenry Township Senior Center is in the McHenry Township Recreation Facility located at 3519 North Richmond Road. McHenry Township Senior Center is a Salvation Army Golden Diners Nutrition Program site which caters a deli-style daily luncheon. It also houses the offices of Senior Services Associates, Inc. which provides an array of senior services to the older residents in the community.
Illinois Aging Services | is a non-profit organization of professionals in the field of Aging Services. Their purpose is to assess the needs of older adults and their caregivers, assure access to needed services and offer education to service providers.
Illinois Department on Aging | The Illinois Department on Aging helps older people live independently in their own homes and communities.
Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare | This tool has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country.
National Council on the Aging | Benefits Checkup - Get all the benefits you deserve. Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging | The Area Agency plans and coordinates a comprehensive network of services for persons 60+ in the fastest growing areas in the state: DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Kankakee, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.
External links may be used as starting points in your research and are not intended to be exhaustive lists of all available external sites related to these topics. The library does not endorse or profit from these websites and external links are provided for use at your own discretion. For suggestions, comments, or to report broken links, you may contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
