Frequently Asked Questions

In order to vote in the State of Utah (and thereby Grand County), you must be registered. To register to vote in Utah, you must: 1. Be a citizen of the United States 2. Reside in Utah for at least 30 days immediately before the next election 3. Be at least 18 years old on or before the next general election.

If you have moved, your voter registration will NOT be automatically updated, even if you have changed your address with the US Post Office. You MUST re-register to vote with your updated address. You can update your address through the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles and simultaneously re-register to vote with your new address at this link. You can also call or stop by or call the Grand County Clerk's Office. Also, you will need to re-register if you wish to change your party affiliation.  

You can register in person at the Grand County Clerk’s office, by mail, or online. Regardless of the method you choose, you can get the necessary contact information, printable forms, and links on the elections page of this website. 

Voter registrations must be received by the Grand County Clerk/Auditor's Office by 5:00pm MT, 11 calendar days before Election Day. 

Ballots will be mailed no later than 21 days before the election . After that date, the Elections Office will check systematically for new voter registrations and mail out ballots periodically up to 7 days before the election. Please note: Ballots are mailed directly from the ballot printing company in Minn NOT from the Grand County Courthouse. As such, ballots will take up to several days to arrive at your mailing address after being sent out.

As of May 2025, postmark dates no longer ensure that your ballot will be counted. Your ballot must be received by the Grand County Clerk/Auditor's Office by 8pm on Election Day in order to be counted, whether returned by mail or in person at the ballot drop box. Send your ballot in early to ensure it is counted. Sign up for text updates to track the status of your ballot at ballottrax.utah.gov. 

Yes. If you prefer not to mail your ballot, you may return your ballot to the Elections Office (Grand County Clerk/Auditor) or to Castle Valley Town Hall in person during regular business hours.  You may also return your ballot in person to the Clerks office on Election Day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.