Grace Period Voting

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 3rd day prior to an election. Grace period voting is only available in the Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to noon.

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:

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

If you have any questions regarding grace period voting, contact us or call the Will County Clerk’s Office at (815) 740-4632.