Voter Registration Deadline

The deadline for voter registration for the 2012 Presidential election in Montgomery County is 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16.

In order to become a registered voter, individuals must be a U.S. citizen, live in Montgomery County, and be at least 18 years of age on or before November 6, 2012. Applications for the General Elections are available in county libraries, regional services centers, all offices of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, the Motor Vehicle Administration, and all U.S. Post Offices or may be downloaded at www.777vote.org or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections.

Individuals may also register at the Board of Elections, 18753 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 210, Gaithersburg, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and on Tuesday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Montgomery County Board of Elections has installed a voter registration and absentee ballot drop box outside the Gaithersburg office at 18753 N. Frederick Avenue. Montgomery County voters may now drop off completed applications or ballots 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For directions to the facility, visit www.777vote.org and click on “Location” at the top right corner of the home page.

For more information on voter registration, call the Voter Information Service at 240-777-VOTE, or visit the website at: www.777vote.org or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections.