How do I register to vote in Belmont?
Although you may have been registered to vote in another community, if you move your residence, you must register to vote with your new town/city.
Applicant must be 18 years of age, a United States Citzen and a Massachusetts resident. If the registrant will turn 18 between the last day to register and Election Day, the registration form must still be filed (or postmarked) on or before the registration deadline in order to vote in that election.
Qualified individuals may register to vote in person at the Belmont Town Clerk's office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or by mail. Identification is required if registering to vote in Massachusetts for the first time.
Mail-in Voter Registration forms are available at the Belmont Memorial Library and the Belmont Post Office, various designated state agencies and the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Special evening voter registration hours at the Town Clerk's office are held preceding elections.
Do I need to show ID to register to vote?
The first time you register to vote in Massachusetts you do need to provide adequate ID. In addition, the voter registration form requires either the last four digits of the Social security Number or the Massachusetts Drivers License Number.
Is there a deadline to register to vote for an upcoming election?
You must register to vote at least 20 days before an election. The Town Clerk's office is open until 8 pm on the last day to register prior to an upcoming election.
Where do I vote?
There are eight (8) precincts in the Town of Belmont. Precinct polling locations are shown below:
Precinct 1 |
Belmont Memorial Library Assembly Room |
336 |
Concord Avenue |
Precinct 2 |
Belmont Town Hall, Selectmen's Room |
455 |
Concord Avenue |
Precinct 3 |
Beech Street Center (Senior Center) |
266 |
Beech Street |
Precinct 4 |
Daniel Butler Elementary School Gym |
90 |
White Street |
Precinct 5 |
Beech Street Center (Senior Center) |
266 |
Beech Street |
Precinct 6 |
Belmont Fire Headquarters |
299 |
Trapelo Road |
Precinct 7 |
Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School Gym |
266 |
School Street |
Precinct 8 |
Winn Brook Elementary School Gym |
97 |
Waterhouse Rd (Enter at Cross St) |
Who do I notify if my family has moved to another address within Belmont?
Notify the Town Clerk's office by submitting a letter containing the signature of each registered voter whose residence has changed, the effective date of the move, the old and new address and who has moved (be certain to include the names of children, if any). The voter will receive acknowledgement of change of voter registration information from the office of the Town Clerk. The following form is available to simplify the process:
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