Registering to Vote

In order to vote, you must be a United States citizen, live in Maine, be at least 18 years old and be registered to vote in the municipality where you live.  You may register at the Hampden Town Office during regular business hours, through any Motor Vehicle Branch Office or at voter registration drives.  You may also register at the polls on Election Day.   Follow the link below to a Maine Voter Registration Application. 

Any of the following forms of documentation may be offered by an applicant and considered by a registrar in verifying the identity of an applicant who is registering to vote.  The registrar need not request or consider all of these forms of documentation in order to verify an applicant's identity.

1.  Government-issued photograph identification document or credential.  A government-issued photograph identification document or credential, including, but not limited to, a current and valid United States passport, military identification, driver's license or state identification;   

2.  Other government-issued identification document.  A government-issued identification document without a photograph, including, but not limited to, a certified birth certificate or a signed social security card. 

3.  Other official documents.  An official document, including, but not limited to, a document confirming eligibility determinations for public benefits, a utility bill, a bank statement, a government check, a paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter; or   

4.  Verified unique identifier for new voters.  A verified unique identifier for new voters, including the voter's Maine driver's license number, Maine identification number or the last 4 digits of the voter's social security number that are successfully verified through the central voter registration system verification.  

Requesting a Voting List

Maine law governs the use and distribution of information from the Central Voter Registration (CVR) system.  The form below must be used for all requests for information contained in the CVR system.  CVR material can not be used for solicitations of any kind that are not directly related to the activities of a political party, so-called "get out the vote" efforts, or activities directly related to a campaign.

If you have questions about the CVR material or restrictions, please contact the Secretary of State's Office at 207-624-7650.