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For more information on identification to use when you vote for the first time, check the complete list of acceptable forms of identification (PDF) or call the Secretary of State's toll-free voter hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683).
For answers to your questions about voting and elections, or to request mail delivery of a voter registration form, vote-by-mail application, or the Official Voter Information Guide in any of these languages, please call one of the toll-free Voter Hotlines shown below. (800) 345-VOTE (8683) – English.
Elections Division. Office Hours. Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding state holidays) Office Location. 1500 11th Street, 5th Floor. Sacramento, CA 95814. Mailing Address. Elections Division. 1500 11th Street, 5th Floor. Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone Number & Email. Phone: (916) 657-2166. Fax: (916) 653-3214.
You can select to receive notifications on the status of your vote-by-mail ballot by text (SMS), email, or voice call, including alerts if there are any issues with your ballot and instructions for how to correct them to make sure your vote is counted.
For best results, please enter both your DL/ID and last four digits of your social security number. If you do not have a DL/ID and social security number, please contact your county elections office or the California Secretary of State at elections@sos.ca.gov or phone: (800) 345-8683. California driver license or identification card number.
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If you have a concern regarding voter fraud, voter intimidation or any other irregularity involving voter registration or voting, contact either the Secretary of State's Voting Information Hotline at 1-800-345-VOTE, visit the Secretary of State's Voter Complaint page, or contact your county election office.
