High School Voter Registration Resources

Voter registration forms are available here

Select Complete the Paper Registration Form to print PDF forms, or select register online for the online form.  

A completed voter registration form must include:  

• Citizenship confirmation - A YES response to the citizenship question.
• Identification- Either a license or driver’s permit number OR the last four digits of the person’s social security number.
• The address where the voter lives.
• The voter’s signature.

NOTE: Any voter registration drive outside of a high school must be registered with the secretary of state’s office.  

Hosting a voter registration drive is an effective way to engage your school community! Even if a student does not register to vote on the spot, a voter registration drive gets people talking and thinking about voting.  

Opportunities to host a voter registration drive at your school include:  

• Lunch periods
• Parent-teacher conferences
• School events like assemblies, class meetings, or senior check-out day
• In a classroom during an open period

Tools for your voter registration drive:

• Promote your voter registration drive at least a week in advance using posters and announcements:
  Voter Registration Poster 1(PDF, 3MB)
  Voter Registration Poster 2(PDF, 2MB)
  Voter Registration Poster 3(PDF, 361KB)

• Hand out information about how to register to vote and how to get involved in Denver Elections
  Print flyers about how to register to vote here(PDF, 1MB)

Tips for an engaging voter registration drive

• Set up a table with plenty of paper forms and instructions
• Create a game or quiz around registration or an upcoming election
• Provide small giveaways like toys or stickers for those who participate
• Take plenty of photos and videos to share with the school and the Clerk & Recorder!

     

Download this graphic for your voter registration drive(PDF, 731KB)
Download the Spanish version of this graphic for your voter registration drive(PDF, 707KB)

Coming Soon

Congratulations! Registering to vote is a huge first step! Here’s what comes next:  

• Maintain your voter record - Make sure your registration record is up to date while you go to college or when you move after graduating high school.
• Stay Informed about elections - Denver hosts elections every year. Find out when the next election is and what’s on the ballot.
• Learn about the candidates and Issues - It takes time to learn about candidates and the issues being decided. You don’t have to be an expert—try to understand the basics so you can choose what aligns with your values and priorities.
• Make a plan to vote - Decide when and how you are going to vote. There are three ways to vote in Denver: By mail, in-person, or using a 24-hour drop box. Find a drop box near you!
• Vote early - Ballots are mailed 22 days ahead of the election. Voting early ensures ballots are received as soon as possible.
• Keep participating! Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape your community. After you vote, stay engaged—follow what your elected officials do, attend community meetings, and keep learning about the issues that affect your school, neighborhood, and city.

You can get PAID to help ensure Denver’s elections are safe, secure, and accurate. Students are eligible to apply to become election judges when they are 16 years old. All assignments are paid between $18.50 and $23 per hour. Election judges receive paid training from the Denver Elections Division and gain a wealth of knowledge about civic engagement and the electoral process. 

Learn more about the Student Election Judge Program and how to apply.