Voter Registration
Voter registration is required in order to participate in Town, State, and Presidential Elections, and in Town Meetings. You also must be a registered voter in Princeton to hold public office.
Eligibility
- You are U.S. citizen, and
- You are 16 years of age, and
- You are not currently incarcerated by reason of a felony conviction
Requirement
A valid driver’s license or the last four digits of your Social Security number must be provided on the voter registration affidavit.
Voter Registration Deadlines
New voter registrations must be received:
- 20 days prior to all primaries and elections
- 10 days prior to a special town meeting
Registering
There are several methods by which you can register to vote:
- At the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Online Voter Registration System
- In person at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours
- In person at any local election office in any city or town in the state
- By Mail. To request a mail-in registration visit State’s Vote By Mail Page or contact the Town Clerk’s Office
- At the Registry of Motor Vehicles when renewing or making changes to your driver’s license. Keep your receipt from the RMV until you receive a confirmation from the Town Clerk’s office where you reside.
What to Expect
After the affidavit from any of the above registration methods has been verified by the State Voter Registration System you will receive an acknowledgement letter from the Town Clerk’s office.
Change of Address
If you move within the Town of Princeton, please notify the Town Clerk’s office in writing. If you move to another town or city in Massachusetts you must re-register in that community.