Registration and Elections

Functions

The mission of the Voter Registration and Elections Office is to promote and facilitate voter registration, properly maintain all official voter registration records, conduct fair and impartial elections in accordance with state and federal election laws, protect the integrity of the election process for all, and provide quality customer service for every citizen.

Responsibilities

• Register citizens to vote
• Update and maintain all voter records
• Conduct federal, state, municipal, local, and referenda elections
• Administer absentee precinct for all elections
• Maintain political district maps
• Provide voter education and outreach programs

This Office Does Not

• Print lists of registered voters -Lists may be purchased by contacting Liz Simmons, State Election Commission at 803-734-9071

• Print Political District Maps - Maps may be purchased through the York County GIS Department,pan style="mso-spacerun: yes"> at (803) 684-8570

• Process Notary or Passport Documents.  Please contact the Clerk of Court

The purpose of our Internet site is to provide relevant registration and elections information. Therefore, we have provided a number of links that will enhance your search for additional information. It is our belief that the Internet has become a valuable tool but should not replace the ability for citizens to communicate first hand. Therefore, we encourage you to call or visit the Registration and Elections office Monday - Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM for additional information or services. Our phone numbers are (803) 684-1242 or (803) 909-7194 toll free from Fort Mill.

TO VOTE IN SOUTH CAROLINA YOU MUST HAVE:

• A valid voter registration card
• A valid South Carolina Drivers License
• A valid South Carolina ID issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles

VOTER REGISTRATION FACTS

If you are not registered to vote in York County you must become registered at least 30 days prior to an election in order to vote. If you are 18 years of age, a US citizen and legal resident of York County, with no felony convictions for which you are currently serving a sentence, including probation, and you are not declared mentally incompetent by a court of law, then you can register to vote. Residents of South Carolina do not register by party. However, when scheduled primary elections are held, in June of even years, you will be required to select a party when you go to the polls to vote. The selection of a party is binding only for that election, or run-off election if required, and does not require the voter stay with that party in the general election.