Voter Registration & Absentee Ballot Information

VOTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
State of Maine
Department of the Secretary of State
Central Voter Registration
Information as of September 28, 2026

One of the following must be presented to the Registrar as “Form of ID”;
  • Maine Driver’s License/State ID (Maine Driver’s Permits are also acceptable)
  • Passport
  • Military ID
  • Signed Social Security Card
  • Certified Birth Certificate
  • Other Official documentation (Naturalization papers, etc…)
and
 
One of the following must be presented to the Registrar as “Form of Residency”:
(Must show street address not P.O. Box). Maine Drivers License
  • Current Income Tax Return
  • Current Vehicle Registration
  • Current Resident Hunting/Fishing License
  • Utility Bills
  • Bank Statement
  • Government Check
  • Pay Check
  • Receipt of Public Benefit
  • Oath
  • Other Official State or Federal Documentation
Important Note:
By signing the application, an applicant swears that the information given is correct;
Taking a false oath or making false statements to a public official is a Class D crime;
Knowingly being registered in more than one place, without revealing the prior registration, is also a Class D crime.

Town of Long Island  Absentee Ballots are now available at Town Hall during regular business hoursTuesday’s 8-4 and Thursday’s 3:30-7:30.

You may vote in the presence of the Clerk (there are 2 voting booths set up)

    or

you may fill out an Absentee Ballot Application and take ballot it with you

    or

you may call during regular hours to request a ballot over the phone – providing full name – residence address – date of birth – address ballot should be mailed to

    or

mail in a handwritten request providing full name – residence address – date of birth – address ballot should be mailed to – signature

   or

you may go to the Secretary of State’s website and request a ballot electronically:

http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl

DO NOT send an email request directly to the Town Clerk – it will not be accepted – must go through the State’s website.

For more information, please contact Registrar Amy Tierney at clerk@longlislandmaine.org

Last Updated on September 28, 2026 by The LIME Website Team