Only 10 days left to register to vote

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, May 11, 2010

With less than three weeks remaining until the June 1 primary, residents should be reminded only 10 days remain until the voter registration deadline for the election.
Those who have yet to register must do so before May 21.
Forms are available at various locations throughout the county including the Board of Registrar’s office on Hillcrest Drive, any public library or by mail-in form available at Probate Judge’s office.  A mail-in registration form may also be obtained by calling the county Board of Registrars or the Elections Division in the Office of Secretary of State (SOS) at 1-800-274-VOTE (8683) or by downloading from the secretary of state’s website www.sos.alabama.gov.
To register to vote in Alabama, you must:
• Be a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older residing in Alabama.
• Have not been convicted of a felony, or if convicted, have had your civil rights restored.
• Have not been declared mentally incompetent by a court.