Quick Guide for Voters in Cedar County

VOTE EARLY AT THE CEDAR COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE

OCT 16–NOV 4
MONDAY–FRIDAY: 8am–4pm

 

Cedar County Auditor’s Office
at the Cedar County Courthouse
400 Cedar Street, Tipton, IA 52772


Remaining early voting hours at the Auditor’s Office:

  • Monday, NOV 4: 8am–4pm
ID REQUIRED FOR EARLY VOTING

A government issued photo ID with expiration date is required such as:

  • Iowa Driver’s License
  • Iowa Non-Operator ID
  • Iowa Voter Identification Card (with PIN)
  • U.S. Military ID or Veteran ID
  • U.S. Passport
  • Tribal ID Card/Document

Check your registration status

You can register and vote early at the same time

If your ID doesn’t show your current address, you’ll need to provide proof of your address. Examples:

  • Residential lease
  • Utility bill
  • Cell phone bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck
  • Other government document

The deadline has passed for submitting an absentee ballot request. Please plan on voting in person.

RETURN YOUR BALLOT

IT’S TOO LATE TO RETURN YOUR BALLOT BY US MAIL: As of Nov 4, it is recommended to return your ballot by hand due to possible postal delays.

If you still have an unmailed ballot here is what to do:

On Nov 4 do one of the following:

  • Hand the ballot to the Auditor’s Office staff
  • Ask a relative to return your ballot
  • Call the Auditor’s Office for help

On Nov 5, Election Day, do one of the following:

  • Hand the ballot to the Auditor’s Office staff by 8pm, Nov 5
  • Bring your unmailed ballot to your polling place. Poll workers will take that unsent ballot and then allow you to vote with a fresh ballot.  To find your polling place go to iwillvote.com

TRACK YOUR BALLOT HERE

TUESDAY,  NOVEMBER 5
7am–8pm

WHERE TO VOTE

A government issued photo ID with expiration date is required such as: (one of the following)

  • Iowa driver’s license
  • Iowa non-operator ID
  • Iowa voter identification card (with PIN)
  • US Military ID
  • US Veteran’s ID
  • Tribal ID

Note: most Student IDs can’t be used

If you have moved

If your ID doesn’t show your current address, you’ll be asked for proof of address (paper or digital) with your name, current address, valid within the last 45 days. Examples:
  • Utility bill
  • Cell phone bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck

YOU CAN REGISTER AND VOTE ON ELECTION DAY

Check your registration status