If they have recently interacted with the DMV, voters may find their voter registration information was inadvertently changed. It is important that they confirm their voter status, address and all other pertinent information to make sure they are still registered correctly. Voters can check their registration information at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/.

For new Placer County residents or those who have not yet registered to vote, the last day to register and receive their voting materials for the Nov. 4, 2025 Special Election by mail is Oct. 20. Registration forms may be picked up at the Elections Office or any department of motor vehicles, post office or library in Placer County. Voter registration may also be accessed online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/.

Unregistered individuals who return completed registration forms by mail or in person to the Elections Office by midnight Oct. 20 can still receive their voting materials by mail. However, California residents who miss this deadline may still access Conditional Voter Registration. Under this law, eligible voters can come to the Elections Office starting Oct. 21 or to any vote center in Placer County starting Oct. 25 and through Election Day to conditionally register to vote and cast a ballot. The voter’s eligibility will be thoroughly assessed before the CVR ballot is counted.

The Elections Office adopted the Voter’s Choice Act election model in 2023, which means more in-person voting opportunities for Placer County voters. No longer assigned to a specific voting location, all eligible voters can vote in person at any one of 17 vote centers in Placer County. Six of these vote centers will be open for 11 days of in-person voting starting Oct. 25, while the remaining 11 locations will be open for four days, starting Nov. 1. Daily hours of operation for all locations are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for Election Day (Nov. 4), when they’ll be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voters may also visit any vote center during the in-person voting period (Oct. 25-Nov. 4) to use the “Sign, Scan & GO!” process, which permits them to check in with election staff and use a ballot scanner to have their vote-by-mail ballot counted immediately, ensuring their votes are included in the preliminary election results released on Election Night.

Due to this statewide special election, vote center and drop box locations in Placer County have changed. Voters are highly encouraged to review their voting materials closely, especially the lists of locations and their days and hours of operation, and to consider casting their ballots early to avoid wait times.

The Elections Office is located at 3715 Atherton Road in Rocklin. Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day (Nov. 5) hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Elections Office will also be open the two weekends prior to the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election (Oct. 25 and 26, Nov. 1 and 2) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Voters are encouraged to visit the Elections Office in person or call 530-886-5650 (toll-free 1-800-824-8683) with any questions regarding the upcoming election. Elections staff are available to answer questions, assist with voter registrations and issue replacement vote-by-mail ballots over the counter. Additionally, voters can find information about vote center and drop box locations, their ballot status, election results and much more by visiting the Placer County Elections website at https://www.placercountyelections.gov/.