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It\u2019s election day in California\u2019s 2026 primary, and you\u2019re headed to the polls \u2014 until you realize you\u2019re not sure you\u2019re registered, or fear you might not make it to the vote center on time.<\/p>\n

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Here are some common election day concerns and challenges and how to end your Tuesday with an \u201cI voted\u201d sticker. <\/p>\n

I forgot to register to vote<\/h2>\n

You can still register to vote on election day as a conditional voter through the same-day voter registration process. <\/p>\n

Eligible citizens who need to register or re-register to vote within 14 days of an election can complete this process and vote at county elections offices, polling places or vote centers. To register you\u2019ll need to provide a driver\u2019s license, a state identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. <\/p>\n

A complete list of county election office addresses can be found here. <\/p>\n

Your submitted ballot will be processed and counted once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re unsure about your voter status, you can find your record here by providing some personal information including your date of birth and driver\u2019s license number.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know where my polling place is<\/h2>\n

You can find your nearest polling place on the California secretary of state\u2019s website here. <\/p>\n

You can also use Los Angeles County\u2019s voter center locator on the registrar-recorder\/county clerk website here. <\/p>\n

On election day, voting centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the state.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t submit my mail-in ballot myself<\/h2>\n

You can have someone else submit your ballot.<\/p>\n

Anyone can drop off your mailed ballot as long as you authorize them to do so and they do not get paid on a per-ballot basis, according to the secretary of state. <\/p>\n

You and the person you\u2019ve authorized to submit your mailed ballot must fill and sign the outside of the ballot envelope. <\/p>\n

I forgot my check-in code for in-person voting<\/h2>\n

Los Angeles County election officials say you can check in at a vote center by scanning your \u201cquick check-in code\u201d \u2014 a number that verifies your voter registration. <\/p>\n

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Your code can be found on your mailed sample ballot and vote center postcard. Take either of those hard copies to the vote center. <\/p>\n

If you forgot the hard copies, you can retrieve the code by verifying your voter registration here. You\u2019ll need to input your last name, birth date, the house number of your residential address and ZIP Code. For assistance call, (800) 815-2666, Option 2. <\/p>\n

I want to drop my ballot in a box but fear it\u2019s too late<\/h2>\n

There are three ways you can submit your mailed ballot on election day: <\/p>\n