Update Voter Registration After Moving - El Paso

Elections and Campaign Finance Texas 3 Minutes Read · published February 07, 2026 Flag of Texas

In El Paso, Texas, updating your voter registration after a move ensures you can vote in the correct precinct and receive the right ballot. If you move within El Paso County or to a different county in Texas, you must update your registration before the county’s voter rolls are finalized for an election. Start by checking eligibility, gather proof of residency if required, and submit a completed voter registration application to the county registrar by the registration deadline for the election you plan to vote in.[1]

Update your address as soon as you move to avoid problems on election day.

What changes require updating your registration

If you change your residence address, you must update your voter registration. Moving within the same county usually lets you update the address on the same registration record; moving to a different county requires submitting a new registration in the new county. Name or party changes also require updated information with the registrar.

How to update your registration

  • Obtain and complete the Texas Voter Registration Application (paper or online where available).
  • Submit the form to the El Paso County Voter Registrar by mail or in person at the county elections office; some counties provide drop boxes or office locations for hand delivery.[2]
  • Meet the voter registration deadline: generally the application must arrive by the 30th day before an election to be eligible for that election; check dates with the registrar.
  • Confirm your registration status and precinct after processing; use official lookup tools or contact the county elections office.
You can update your registration without paying any fee.

Penalties & Enforcement

Penalties for fraudulent registrations or knowingly providing false information are governed by Texas law and enforced at the state and county level. Specific fine amounts and monetary penalties for registration violations are not specified on the cited page; see the cited official state guidance for statutory references and criminal penalties.[1]

  • Enforcer: El Paso County Elections Administrator and the County Voter Registrar handle registration records and investigations.[2]
  • Non-monetary sanctions: correction orders, removal of invalid registrations, referral for criminal prosecution where applicable (specific procedures not specified on the cited page).
  • Appeals/review: procedures for contesting registration decisions or removals are administered by the county and may involve filing a protest or seeking review in accordance with Texas election statutes; exact time limits are not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation: first vs repeat offences and fines are described in Texas statutes and related enforcement guidance; specific fine ranges are not specified on the cited page.
Contact the county elections office promptly if you receive a notice about your registration.

Applications & Forms

The primary form is the Texas Voter Registration Application (paper form). The Secretary of State provides the official application and instructions; you may submit the completed paper application to the El Paso County Voter Registrar by mail or in person. The Secretary of State site shows the form and filing instructions; specific local submission addresses are on the county elections page.[3]

  • Form name: Texas Voter Registration Application (official state form).
  • Purpose: register to vote or update your registration when you change address, name, or party.
  • Deadline/fees: no registration fee; application must meet the registration deadline to apply for an upcoming election (see county registrar).

How-To

  1. Get the Texas Voter Registration Application from the Secretary of State or the El Paso County elections website and read the instructions.
  2. Fill in your new residential address and any other updated details; sign the form where required.
  3. Submit the form to the El Paso County Voter Registrar by mail or in person before the applicable registration deadline.[2]
  4. Confirm your new registration and precinct using the county or state voter lookup tools after a few days of processing.
Keep a copy of your completed application and the mailing receipt until your registration is confirmed.

FAQ

Do I need to re-register if I move within El Paso County?
You must update your address with the county registrar; if you remain in the same county you typically update your existing registration rather than create a new one.
What is the deadline to update my registration before an election?
The application generally must arrive by the 30th day before an election; verify specific dates with the El Paso County Elections office.
Is there a fee to update voter registration?
No fee is required to register or update voter registration in Texas.

Key Takeaways

  • Update registration promptly after moving to avoid missing the 30-day deadline.
  • Use the official Texas Voter Registration Application and submit it to the El Paso County Registrar.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] Texas Secretary of State - Voter Information
  2. [2] El Paso County Elections Administration
  3. [3] Texas Voter Registration Application (PDF)

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