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1. Who may register?

Only a person who is a US citizen, and a resident of Douglas may register to vote. For more information, visit our
Register to Vote page.

2. How can I register to vote?

You can register online, in person, or by mail. For more information about registering in Douglas, please visit our Register to Vote page.

3. When may I register?

There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote. If you move, you may register to vote as soon as you move into your new home.

4. What must I do if I’ve changed my address since I registered?

If you have moved within Douglas, notify the Town Clerk’s office of your new address in writing. If you have moved to a new city or town, you must register to vote in the new city or town.

For more information, contact the Town Clerk's Office at 508-476-4000, ext. 355.

5. Are there deadlines to register to vote?

Yes. In order to vote you must be registered:
- 20 days before all primaries and elections
OR
- 10 days before a special town meeting

For more information, contact the Town Clerk's Office at 508-476-4000, ext. 355.

6. Do I need to attach identification to my voter registration form?

Yes, if you are registering to vote for the first time in Massachusetts. Because of a new federal law, the Help America Vote Act of 2002 passed by Congress, if you registered to vote by mail on or after January 1, 2003, you will be required to show identification when you vote or you can send in a copy of your identification with your voter registration form.

For more information, visit our Register to Vote page.