Am I registered to vote in Belmont now? (as of October 9, 2012)
Just click on the link below to view the current voter list for Belmont. The list is alphabetical by name and includes only name and address. CAUTION, THIS LIST CONTAINS NEARLY 18,000 VOTERS SO PLEASE DO NOT PRINT IT!! It is a searchable pdf (select edit, find, type your name and you'll see your info) sorted alphabetically by last name.
If you don't see your name on the list at all, we don't have you as a registered voter. Please file voter registration form with the Town Clerk to qualify to vote in the upcoming elections. The link to the Federal Voter Registration Form is lower on this page.
I'm listed as a voter, but it says "Inactive" next to my name. What does that mean? Can I vote? How do I return to "active" status?
Inactive status merely means that youthe household did not return this year's census which is mailed to every household in Belmont, per Massachusetts General Laws AND the voter did not return the pre-paid postcard notifying individuals of the change from active to active status. An "Inactive" voter may still vote, but first must provide adequate identification proving the voter's identity and current place of residence. There are two ways to convert from Inactive to Active Status, one at the polls on Election Day and one by appearing in person at the Town Clerk's office BEFORE Election Day. Whichever the venue the voter chooses, proper identification must be shown and a form must be completed. Signing and returning the yearly census is the easiest way to keep your name on the active voter list.
How do I register to vote in Belmont?
Although you may have been registered to vote in another community, if you move your residence, you must register to vote with your new town/city.
Applicant must be 18 years of age, a United States Citzen and a Massachusetts resident. If the registrant will turn 18 between the last day to register and the next Election Day, the registration form must still be filed (or postmarked) on or before the registration deadline in order to vote in that election.
Qualified individuals may register to vote in person at the Belmont Town Clerk's office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or by mail. Identification is required if registering to vote in Massachusetts for the first time.
Mail-in Voter Registration forms are available at the Belmont Memorial Library and the Belmont Post Office, various designated state agencies and the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Special evening voter registration hours at the Town Clerk's office are held preceding elections.
Do I need to appear in person to register to vote?
No, voter registration can be done by mail or in person, however the voter signs the voter registration form under the penalty of perjury that the information on the form is true. For this reason, a registration form without the voter's signature must be automatically rejected.
Do I need to show ID to register to vote?
The first time you register to vote in Massachusetts you do need to provide adequate ID. In addition, the voter registration form requires either the last four digits of the Social security Number or the Massachusetts Drivers License Number.
Is there a deadline to register to vote for an upcoming election?
You must register to vote at least 20 days before an election. For the November 6th Presidential State Election, that deadline was 8 pm October 17th. The Town Clerk's office is open until 8 pm on the last day to register prior to an upcoming election.
Where do I vote?
There are eight (8) precincts in the Town of Belmont. Precinct polling locations are shown below:
Precinct 1 |
Belmont Memorial Library Assembly Room |
336 |
Concord Avenue |
Precinct 2 |
Belmont Town Hall, Selectmen's Room |
455 |
Concord Avenue |
Precinct 3 |
Beech Street Center (Senior Center) |
266 |
Beech Street |
Precinct 4 |
Daniel Butler Elementary School Gym |
90 |
White Street |
Precinct 5 |
Beech Street Center (Senior Center) |
266 |
Beech Street |
Precinct 6 |
Belmont Fire Headquarters |
299 |
Trapelo Road |
Precinct 7 |
Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School Gym |
266 |
School Street |
Precinct 8 |
Winn Brook Elementary School Gym |
97 |
Waterhouse Rd (Enter at Cross St) |
Who do I notify if my family has moved to another address within Belmont?
Notify the Town Clerk's office by submitting a letter containing the signature of each registered voter whose residence has changed, the effective date of the move, the old and new address and who has moved (be certain to include the names of children, if any). The voter will receive acknowledgement of change of voter registration information from the office of the Town Clerk. The following form is available to simplify the process:
I'd like to change my party affiliation, how do I do that?
Notify the Town Clerk's office by submitting a letter containing the signature of the voter who wants to change his/her party or just print, complete and sign the following form and return to the Town Clerk's office. The voter will receive a confirmation from the Town Clerk's office:
I'd like to change my name to be compatible with my ID, how do I do that?
Notify the Town Clerk's office by submitting a letter containing the signature of the voter who wants to change his/her name or just print, complete and sign the following form and return to the Town Clerk's office. The voter will receive a confirmation from the Town Clerk's office:
I know I won't be able to vote in person at the polls on Election Day - how do I get an Absentee Ballot?
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