Quick Guide for Voters in Cedar County

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VOTE EARLY AT THE CEDAR COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE

OCT 16–NOV 4
MONDAY–FRIDAY: 8am–4:00pm

 

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

Extended & Weekend hours at the Cedar County Auditor’s Office:

  • Monday, Oct 21, 8am–5pm
  • Friday, Oct 25, 8am–5pm
  • Friday, Nov 1, 8am–5pm
  • Saturday, Nov 2, 9am–5pm

VOTE EARLY AT A SATELLITE LOCATION IN WEST BRANCH

West Branch Town Hall
113 North 1st St, West Branch, IA 52358

Saturday, Oct 19, 10am–7pm

ID required for early voting

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 number and signature line)
  • US Military ID
  • US Veteran’s ID
  • Tribal ID
  • Out-of-state driver’s license–with proof of current Iowa address

  • Note: most Student IDs can’t be used

Register to Vote & Check Your Registration

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

REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT

Request Absentee Ballot using this link  or contact the Cedar County Auditor’s Office 563-886-3168

SUBMIT your Absentee Ballot Request form Aug 27–Oct 21

MAIL or HAND-DELIVER to:
Cedar County Auditor’s Office
400 Cedar Street, Tipton, IA 52772

Ballots are mailed out beginning October 16

RETURN YOUR BALLOT

BY MAIL:
Your ballot must reach the Auditor’s Office by Nov 5 at 8pm, so aim to put your ballot in the mail by Oct 25!                                                 

BY HAND:

  • Hand the ballot to the Auditor’s Office staff
  • Ask a relative to return your ballot
  • Call the Auditor’s Office for help: 563-886-3168

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

Register to vote & check your registration

Make sure you’re ready for early voting! Whether you’re registering for the first time or verifying your status, it’s quick and easy to do online.

 

You can register & vote on the same day

Note: recently expired IDs are not accepted for same-day registration.