Chapter 5.Registering to Vote

5.F. Documentation Needed To Register To Vote

5.F.6. Homeless or Unhoused Registrants

A homeless or unhoused registrant has the same requirements for providing identification as any other person registering to vote, regarding identification proving identity (examples being: Driver's License, State ID, Social Security card, etc.).

BUT instead of showing proof of a current address, the homeless or unhouse registrant must provide proof of a mailing address.

This proof of a mailing address can consist of but is not limited to:

  • a. Mail or a postmarked envelope sent to the registrant at the address.
  • b. A form or correspondence (government correspondence is always a good choice) with the person's mailing address printed on it.
  • c. Permission by the owner or representative of the mailing address allowing use of the address.

Relevant Illinois State Law

(b.) A homeless individual must have a mailing address in order to be eligible to register to vote. For purposes of this Act, a mailing address shall constitute a homeless individual's residence for voting purposes. A mailing address of a homeless individual may include, but is not limited to, a shelter, a day shelter, or a private residence...

(c.) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to confer upon homeless individuals any additional privileges or benefits other than the right to register to vote and to be qualified to vote in an election under Articles 4, 5, and 6 of this Code.

10 ILCS 5/3-2(b)

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