Registering to Vote

You must be registered to vote 15 days prior to an Election

Who May Register to Vote


An individual must meet the following criteria to register to vote: 
  • Be a United States citizen (South Dakota Constitution, Article VII, Section 2)
  • Reside in South Dakota 
  • Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election 
  • Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an adult penitentiary system
  • Not be judged mentally incompetent by court of law 

How to Register to Vote


  1. Fill out and print this form
  2. Mail to:   Brookings County Finance Office
                   520 3rd St, Ste 100
                   Brookings, SD 57006