FAQs • Frederick County • CivicEngage

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Elections

1. I just moved to Frederick County. How can I register to vote?: To receive an application, you may call the Frederick County Board of Elections at 301-600-VOTE (301-600-8683), or write them at: 340A Montevue Lane, Frederick, Maryland 21702. The voter registration application is available online here:
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2. I just received my voter notification card. Where do I go to vote?: The front of the card gives you your Congressional District and District and Precinct in the upper left corner, e.g., CONG-06, Dist/Prec 02015; your Legislative District in the middle left, e.g. LEG-03A; your County Council District in the top right (left hand side), e.g. COUN-02; and the right part of the card gives you your polling place and street address, including any municipal election polling place.

3. What does Frederick County do to keep voter registration lists up to date?: Frederick County, like all of Maryland has comprehensive list maintenance procedures to ensure only eligible voters are able to vote. We follow the procedures directed by the Maryland State Board of Elections. You can find out more about Voter Registration List Maintenance by visiting the State Board of Elections website.

4. How do I change my name, address or party affiliation on my voter registration?: The voter registration application can be used for any changes, and is available online here: If you have any questions about the form, you may call the Frederick County Board of Elections at 301-600-VOTE (301-600-8683), or write them at: 340A Montevue Lane, Frederick, Maryland 21702.
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5. When is the last day I can register to vote?: The registration deadline is 21 days before any primary or general election.

6. What are the times the polling location is open?: All polling locations are open continuously from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. on the date of the election.

7. I am not sure if I will be in town the date of an election; can I still vote?: If you know you cannot vote in person at your designated polling place on the day of an election, you can come to the Board of Elections, or you can download the mail-in voting application, complete the application, and then mail it, email it, or fax it to our office. You may also vote during Early Voting prior to Election Day.
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