Voter Registration
Residents of Washburn may register to vote at the town office during the town clerk hours: 7AM to 4 PM on Monday through Thursday; 7AM to 12 PM on Friday. The office is closed for lunch from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
A person must meet the following qualifications for voter registration in a municipality:
- Must be a United States citizen
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Note: A 17-year-old can vote in a party’s Primary Election or municipal caucus if that person is qualified to vote, and is registered and enrolled in the applicable party, and if that person will be at least 18 years of age by the date of the next General Election.
- Must have established and must maintain a voting residence in that municipality
- Must be registered to vote in that municipality
- Must be enrolled in a party to vote at a caucus, convention, or Primary Election
When registering to vote, the Voter Registrar will require identification and proof of residency.
Forms Accepted for Identification
- State of Maine Drivers License or State ID
- Military Identification Card
- Signed Social Security Card
- Passport
- Certified Birth Certificate
Forms Accepted for Proof of Residency
- State of Maine Drivers License or State ID
- Utility Bill
- Current Vehicle Registration
- Current Bank Statement
- Government Check
- Payroll Stub
- Welfare Benefits Eligibility Form
- Current Resident Hunting/Fishing License
- Lease or Rent Receipt
- Oath/Affirmation Signed by Applicant