How to Search California Voter Records (Start Here)
Voter registration records in California are maintained by county election offices and the state Secretary of State (or equivalent). Voter rolls are public records in most states, but access rules vary.
What this page covers: California voter registration lookups, election results, and campaign filing databases. What it does not cover: How individuals voted (ballots are secret) or federal election data (that is on the FEC page).
Where to start: To verify your own voter registration, use the state's online voter lookup tool (usually on the Secretary of State website). For voter roll data, contact the county election office.
Common mistake: Voter registration records show who is registered and where — they do not show how someone voted. Ballot secrecy is protected by law.
Absentee Ballot Status
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Tuolumne County absentee ballot voter registration status by address, birth date, and election.
Alameda County
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Use this Alameda County Registrar of Voters service to look up you voter registration status by address, city, zip code, and date of birth.
Colusa County
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Search for your Colusa County voter registration status by birth date and drivers license number or social security number.
Contra Costa County
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Voter registration and vote by mail ballot status check for Contra Costa County residents.
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Kern County VBM Status
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Kern County Residents: Check your vote by mail ballot status using this service.
Marin County Vote by Mail Ballot Status
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Input your birth date and either the last 4 digits of your drivers license, or SSN to check your vote by mail ballot status in Marin County.
Mendocino County VBM Status
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Mendocino County residents: Check your vote by mail ballot status by inputting your name, birth date, street number, and zip code.
Napa County
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Verify your Napa County voter registration. Requires last name and birth date.
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Sacramento County
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Sacramento County residents may search here for their voter or absentee ballot registration status.
San Francisco
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City and County of San Francisco Department of Elections voter registration status lookup.
San Francisco VBM Status
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San Francisco County voters can check their vote by mail status by entering their house number, zip code and birth date.
San Joaquin County VBM Status
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San Joaquin County residents can check their vote by mail status here.
Santa Barbara County
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Search for your voter registration status in Santa Barbara County.
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Santa Clara County - Polling Places
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Search the Santa Clara County Election Department database by address to find your polling place.
Santa Cruz County
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Search for your Santa Cruz County voter registration by the last 4 digits of your drivers license number or SSN.
Sonoma County
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Voter registration status check from the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters.
Stanislaus County Vote by Mail Ballot Status
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Check vote by mail status in Stanislaus County using this service.
Tehama County VBM Status
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If you are a resident of Tehama County, you can check the status of your mail in ballot.
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Voter Registration
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Check with the California Secretary of State to see if you are registered to vote in El Dorado County.
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Yolo County | Voter Status
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Check if you are currently registered to vote in Yolo County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I look up my voter registration in California? ▼
Yes. Most states provide an online voter registration lookup through the Secretary of State or state election authority website.
Are voter rolls public in California? ▼
In most states, voter registration data is public but access is restricted to certain uses. Commercial use, harassment, and solicitation are typically prohibited. Contact the county election office for bulk data requests.
Can I see how someone voted? ▼
No. How someone votes is secret. Voter records show registration status, party affiliation (in states that register by party), and voting history (whether someone voted, not how).
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