Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the office hours to obtain candidacy documents?
A: The Registrar of Voters office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on holidays. We remain open between the hours of 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Q: How long will it take to complete documents?
A: The time frame to process candidates ’ documents varies. Appointments are scheduled for two hours, however, if the candidate needs more time, Registrar of Voters’ staff will be able to accommodate the candidate. To avoid delays, we highly recommend that candidates file their documents early.
Q: May I have someone pick up my paperwork?
A: Yes, however, a letter of authorization signed by the candidate is required. The letter should include the candidate’s name, the office they are running for, and the name of the authorized person(s) that will be responsible for picking up and filing the candid ate’s documents. If the authorized person is also filing the candidate’s Declaration of Candidacy, the form must be notarized.
Q: May I fax or email my official candidacy documents?
A: Yes, except the Declaration of Candidacy. We also provide the option of electronic signatures at the request of the candidate. The original Declaration of Candidacy must be returned to the Registrar of Voters office either by mail or in person with a wet signature by 5 p.m. on the filing deadline.
Q: What forms of payment are acceptable?
A: For payments being made to the Registrar of Voters office, we can accept credit / debit cards, cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, and personal checks. For payments being made to the Secretary of State, we can accept money orders, cashier’s checks, and personal checks which will be forwarded to the Secretary of State.
Q: Will I be able to obtain up-to-date information on who is running for office?
A: Yes, we will post an unofficial candidate filing list on our website each evening. The list will include updates as of 3 p.m. that afternoon. To view this unofficial list, visit our website at Elections.SBCounty.gov.
Q: May I change or correct the wording or spelling on my Candidate Statement after submission?
A: No, the statement may be withdrawn, but not changed. To update your candidate statement, you must withdraw your previous statement and submit a new one. If you wish to withdraw and not submit a new statement, you have until 5 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the candidate filing period. After this period, your statement cannot be withdrawn.
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