Grace period voting is for individuals who were unable to register to vote or change their address prior to the close of registration (28 days prior to an election).

Grace period individuals may register to vote or change their address from the 27th through the 7th day prior to an election. Grace period voting is only available in the Macoupin County Clerk’s Office, 201 East Main, Carlinville, IL. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Two forms of identification are required to register:

At least one of the two forms must show your name and current address,

And only one form of identification may be a piece of mail addressed and delivered to you.

The second form must show your name. These forms of identification shall include, but not be limited to:

Driver's License	Social Security Card	Birth Certificate
Employee ID	Student ID Card	Credit Card
Library Card	Insurance Card	Utility Bill
Checkbook	Telephone Book	State ID Card

Grace period individuals must vote on the same day they register to vote. They may not vote at the polls on Election Day.