Registering to Vote in the State of Maine

Maine allows you to use any of the following for identification to register to vote

  • Government-issued photograph identification document or credential.  A government-issued photograph identification document or credential, including, but not limited to, a current and valid United States passport, military identification, drivers license or state identification; 
  • Other government-issued identification document.  A government-issued identification or document without a photograph, including, but not limited to m a certified birth certificate or a signed social security card; or
  • Other official documents. An official document , including, but not limited to, a document confirming eligibility determinations for public benefits, a utility bill, a bank statement, a government check, a paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter;
  • Maine ID or Driver's License number, or last four of your social security number, if it is already in our computer system

You don't need to have any particular item from the above list.  For example, not having a government-issued identification document does not present you from registering to vote in Maine.  Any of the above works on its own.   

You may register to vote at the Buxton Town Office during regular office hours, at the Registrar of Voters desk, or in her absence with the Town Clerk , Deputy Town Clerks, or Deputy Registrars.

The State of Maine invites people to Register to Vote at all Motor Vehicle Registration Offices also.  

You may Register at a Voter Registration Drive, or by a Mail in Registration.  If you choose to Register to Vote by Mail, you must submit a copy of your State of Maine Drivers License, a State ID card, or a copy of your Social Security Card.  The copies of the documents will be destroyed after the registrar views them.

The State of Maine also allows and encourages Registration on Election Day.

Office Hours
The Town Office hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday, and from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm on Wednesday.

As Registrar, we process Change of Name and Address, Party Enrollments, and Withdrawal of, or Change of Enrollments.  We also certify all Petitions and Nomination Papers.