See our FAQs for questions regarding registration to Vote.

General Voter Registration Information

• You may register to vote at any time.
• You must be at least 17 years and 10 months old to register. Your voter registration will become effective 30 days after it is received or on your 18th birthday, whichever is later. 
• YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN TO REGISTER.
• If you move to another county, you must re-register in the county of your new residence.

To check your voter registration status:

• Call our office at 903-590-4777
• Email us at scelections@smith-county.com
• Stop by in person during normal business hours (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
• Visit votetexas.gov

• be a U.S. citizen;
• be a resident of the county;
• be 18 years old;
• not be a convicted felon (unless a person's sentence is completed, including any probation or parole);
• not declared mentally incapacitated by a court of law

NOTE: To be eligible to vote in any election you must be registered 30 days prior to Election Day.

Voter Registration

Print this application, fill it out, then mail it to us. 

Fill out online-then print, sign and mail

NOTE: This form is to be used for New Applicants, Changing your Address, or Requesting a Replacement Certificate.

Instructions for Completing Application for Voter Registration
Please complete all of the information on the application. Print in ink or type. If you have any questions about how to fill out this application, please call the Secretary of State’s Office toll free at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683), TDD 1-800-735-2989.

1. Complete questions on the upper right side of application. Indicate by checking the appropriate box, if this application is a new registration, a change of name or address, or request for replacement certificate. Answer all questions.
2. Name – Give your full name including first, middle, and last. IF you have changed your name, give former name.
3. Residence Address – Include street address, city, state, and zip. If you do not have a street address, give a description of the location of where you live.
4. Mailing Address – If mail cannot be delivered to your residence, give a mailing address.
5. Gender and Telephone Number – are optional. Your voter registration application is open to the public.
6. Texas Driver’s License Number or Personal I.D. Number – List your DL/ID number from the Department of Public Safety and/or the last 4 digits of your social security number. While both are not required, having both on file helps to eliminate any potential duplicates and assists when voting by mail.
7. City and County of Former Residence – If you were previously registered in another county in Texas, complete this box.
8. Agent – An agent may apply for voter registration for another person as long as that person is related to the applicant as husband, wife, father, mother, son or daughter. The agent must also be a registered voter or have submitted an application of registration. Indicate the relationship of the agent on the application. Indicate relationship next to signature.
9. Sign Your Name – Print BEFORE you sign. We cannot accept electronic signatures. If you cannot sign your name next to the X, a person may witness you making your mark. Give the name and address of the person who witnessed your mark above the signature line. If you cannot make a mark, have the witness state the applicant could not make a mark. You do not need a witness if you can sign your name.

The completed form should be printed, signed, and mailed to:
Smith County Elections Administration Office
302 E. Ferguson
Tyler, Texas 75702

NOTE: For a Voter Registration Application sent by FAX or email to be effective, the original application must be submitted by mail and be received by the registrar not later than the fourth business day after the transmission by FAX or email. You may fax your application to (972) 547-1995 or email it to scelections@smith-county.com (Please include "Application was faxed/emailed" at the top of the application before you mail the original to our office.)

Register In Person

Voter registration applications may be acquired at our office:

Smith County Elections Administration Office
302 E. Ferguson
Tyler, Texas 75702

For questions, call or fax:
Phone: (903) 590-4777
Fax: (903) 590-4778

Register By Mail

Mail completed applications to:

Smith County Elections Administration Office
302 E. Ferguson
Tyler, Texas 75702

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Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) Trainings

For those wanting to register voters in Smith County, the Smith County Election’s Office conducts free monthly VDR trainings every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. The trainings will last 1-hr to 1.5-hrs. They will be in the Hub, located at 304 E. Ferguson Street in Tyler. 

The VDR training is open to anyone who meets all of the qualifications to register to vote in Texas. This is a training designed to teach individuals how to correctly register people to vote. 

The Secretary of State's Office has information on being a Volunteer Deputy Registrar on their website. Potential VDRs can study this material, then take a test in our office instead of attending the training class.

If you are interested in attending one of the trainings, please reserve your spot by calling the Election’s Office at 903-590-4777 or email us. You can call or email us with any questions.

Address Changes

Please ensure our office has the most up to date information. It is essential that you keep your voter information current so that you may vote in the correct precinct and elections.

Online Address Changes
If you have moved within the county, you may change your name or address online. Take advantage of this service provided by the Secretary of State.

Address or name changes may be made through DPS when renewing your drivers license or ID card online.

In Person
Address or name changes may be made in person in our office or at the DPS office when renewing your drivers license.

If you are a Smith County registered voter and are moving within Smith County you may flip your voter certificate over, sign your name and list your new address in the spaces provided. Mail the certificate to the following address:

Smith County Elections Administration
302 E. Ferguson
Tyler, Texas 75702

Request an application be mailed to you so you can mail your updated information to our office.

College Students

Students are provided with two options. It is strictly up to the student as to where they want to claim their residence (where they are living while going to school or their "home" address).

Register Here
To register in Smith County, you may follow the same steps to register as outlined above and download a form or use the links to request a form be mailed to you.

Register at Home
If your home address is outside the state of Texas, you may download a form and accompanying guide that gives information for each state.

If your home address is in the state of Texas, you may download the same form located above, or use the links to request a form be mailed to you. Mail your completed form to the voter registrar of your home county. Find the office responsible for voter registration in your county.