Deputy Registrars

A Deputy Registrar is an individual who has completed training provided by an election authority to register voters. Deputy Registrars may register voters who reside anywhere in the State of Illinois, and the Board of Elections will forward the registrations to the proper jurisdiction.

A McLean County Deputy Registrar must be:

• Registered to vote in McLean County
• Trained by the Clerk's office
• Able to read, speak, and write in English
• 18 years old by the upcoming election day
• Sponsored by a qualified organization or agency

Examples of persons who can be a Deputy Registrar include:

• Chief librarian or designated person from any public library
• Principal, or a qualified person designated by the principal, of any high school, elementary school, or vocational school
• President, or qualified person designated by the president, of any university, college, community college, academy or other institution of learning situated within the election jurisdiction
• Elected or appointed official of a labor union or qualified members designated by the official
• Elected or appointed official of a bona fide state civic organization or qualified members designated by the official

To become a Deputy Registrar you must:

• Download the State Board of Elections Deputy Registrar Guidelines
• Complete the Deputy Registrar Training
• Contact the County Clerk's Office to complete the Deputy Registrar Oath
• Complete appropriate forms provided by the election authority

Contact our office if you are interested in becoming a Deputy Registrar.

• 309-888-4035
• [email protected]