About The Registrar Of Voters

The Registrar of Voters Office is a division of the County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor’s Department, under the direction of an elected County Clerk. The Registrar of Voters Office performs a range of election-related duties, in addition to other public services that increase citizen participation and education.

Mission Statement

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office is committed to the following goals:

• To provide the highest level of service to the voters of Sonoma County
• To eliminate barriers to participation in the democratic process
• To educate youth as to the importance of the democratic process
• To provide assistance to candidates, proponents and opponents of ballot measures and political jurisdictions in a fair and unbiased manner

Election-related Duties Include:

• Conduct federal, state, and local elections held in Sonoma County
• Register voters and maintain the voter registration file
• Procure all polling places, and recruit all poll workers in Sonoma County
• Provide information to candidates regarding the nomination process and campaign finance disclosure requirements
• Maintain files of campaign committee financial statements (itemized listings of candidates’ and campaigns’ contributions and expenditures)
• Provide voter registration information and related campaign materials to candidates and campaigns

Public Services Include:

• Provide proof of registration upon request (for example, proof of residency or school residency verification)
• Provide procedural guides to candidates and campaigns
• Conduct office tours upon request by schools, civic groups and clubs interested in a "behind-the-scenes" view of elections
• Conduct training for individuals or groups organizing a voter registration drive
• Conduct training for poll workers and other Election Officials
• Provide speakers for functions by groups desiring information about voter registration, the elections process, and how to become a poll worker