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IMPORTANT: Voting laws change frequently. Always verify information with official government sources before acting. This guide was last updated: 2026-07-11. If you find an error, report it immediately.

Jurisdiction Type: Territory

## Table of Contents

1. Voter Registration

2. Birth Certificates

3. Proof of Citizenship Documents

4. How to Vote

5. Voting Laws & Legal Resources

6. If You Are Denied the Right to Vote

7. Resources & Contacts

Voter Registration

Same-Day Registration: NO — you must register before Election Day.

Registration Deadline: 10 days before Election Day Photo ID Required to Register: Yes Accepted IDs: Guam Driver’s License, Guam ID Number, U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Consular report of Birth Abroad of a US Citizen

Registration Links

Notes: Recent federal order may require additional documentation for citizenship proof in federal elections starting 2026. Must provide either Guam Driver’s License Number OR Guam ID Number, PLUS one document proving U.S. citizenship from the accepted list. Valid online voter registration available but specific URL not provided in sources.

Birth Certificates

A birth certificate may be needed to prove citizenship or obtain other identity documents.

Issuing Agency: Office of Vital Statistics, Department of Public Health and Social Services, Government of Guam Fee: $5.00 Standard Processing Time: verify Expedited Option: verify

How to Request

  • Request Online
  • By Mail: Office of Vital Statistics, Department of Public Health and Social Services, Government of Guam, P.O. Box 2816, Agana, GU 96932

Notes: Money order must be payable to Treasurer of Guam. Personal checks not accepted. Must provide self-addressed stamped envelope. For new birth certificates, appointment required. Records available since October 1901. Can also submit requests at Rancare drop box.

Proof of Citizenship Documents

You may need proof of citizenship to register to vote or to obtain a REAL ID.

Accepted Documents

  • U.S. Passport
  • Birth Certificate (certified U.S. birth certificate with official seal)
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a US Citizen
  • U.S. military draft record or selective service registration acknowledgment card

How to Obtain Citizenship Proof

For voter registration in Guam: Submit copies (not originals) of accepted citizenship documents along with state or government-issued photo ID. The Guam Election Commission provides secure online upload methods for documents. For U.S. passport applications in Guam: Visit the Guam U.S. Passport Office (Monday-Friday 8am-3pm) at (671) 635-8974, submit certified citizenship evidence plus photocopies on white 8.5×11 paper in black ink only.

For US Citizens Abroad

US citizens abroad can obtain citizenship proof through U.S. embassies and consulates for passport services, or file Form N-600 for Certificate of Citizenship with USCIS Phoenix Lockbox if residing outside the U.S.

Notes: Recent law changes: Guam enacted new citizenship proof requirements in 2025 (Bill No. 154-38) reinstating documentary proof requirements for voter registration. Previously, citizens could register by attestation only. Use secure transmission methods when submitting documents electronically. Do not send original documents for voter registration – copies only.

How to Vote

Voting in Person

Photo ID Required: Yes Polls Open: 7am-8pm ChST Find Your Polling Place

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Step 1: Locate your polling place
  2. Step 2: Arrive at polling location during operating hours (7am-8pm ChST)
  3. Step 3: Check in with poll workers
  4. Step 4: Cast your ballot

Voting by Mail

Mail voting is available — no excuse required. Application Deadline: verify Ballot Return Deadline: Must be postmarked by election day Request Mail Ballot

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Step 1: Submit absentee ballot application
  2. Step 2: Wait to receive ballot by mail
  3. Step 3: Complete ballot
  4. Step 4: Return ballot by mail, ensuring it’s postmarked by election day

Voting by Absentee Ballot

Excuse Required: No Application Deadline: For federal elections: received by July 29, 2026 for primary, October 31, 2026 for general election Absentee Ballot Application

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Step 1: Any registered voter may apply for an absentee ballot
  2. Step 2: Submit application by mail or email (scan printed application)
  3. Step 3: Application can also be delivered by designated person to GEC office in Tamuning
  4. Step 4: Cast absentee ballot early in person or use homebound service if ill/disabled
  5. Step 5: Contact GEC Office at 1-866-210-8096 with questions

Early Voting

Early voting is available. Begins: verify days before Election Day Find Early Voting Locations

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Step 1: Cast your absentee ballot early in person
  2. Step 2: Visit designated early voting location
  3. Step 3: Complete your ballot

Voting Laws & Legal Resources

Guam voters must be 18 years old, U.S. citizens, and Guam residents to vote. Voter registration requires a Guam Driver’s License or ID number, plus documentary proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, or consular report of birth abroad. Voting requires valid photo identification, including US passport, current valid photo ID, tribal ID, student ID, military ID, valid ID from another state, valid government-issued photo ID, or Guam driver’s license. Individuals cannot vote if they are confined to a mental institution, judicially declared incompetent, or currently incarcerated. However, those who have completed felony sentences are immediately eligible to register even while on parole or probation.

Recent Law Changes

  • 2025: Bill No. 154-38 reinstates requirement for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship as part of voter registration process
  • Impact: Guam Election Commission began verifying citizenship documentation as of March 2025, requiring voters to provide additional documentation during registration

Voting Rights Law Firms

If You Are Denied the Right to Vote

Know your rights. You have the right to vote if you are eligible. If denied, do NOT leave — ask for a provisional ballot.

Denied Enroute to the Polling Place

  1. Step 1: Contact the Guam Election Commission immediately at (671) 477-9791
  2. Step 2: If transportation issues are preventing you from reaching polls, request assistance or alternative arrangements
  3. Step 3: Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) for additional voting rights support
  4. Step 4: Document the issue and request written explanation if denied service

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • Guam Election Commission (671) 477-9791 — Primary election authority for Guam
  • 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683 — National voting rights hotline

Denied at the Polling Place

  1. Step 1: Ask for provisional ballot if your eligibility is questioned
  2. Step 2: Contact Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791 immediately
  3. Step 3: Provide all available identification and documentation
  4. Step 4: Request written explanation of denial
  5. Step 5: Call 866-OUR-VOTE for additional support

Provisional Ballot: verify

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • Guam Election Commission (671) 477-9791 — Report polling place issues
  • 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683 — National voting rights support

Mail Ballot Denied or Not Received

  1. Step 1: Contact Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791 to report mail voting issues
  2. Step 2: Request alternative voting method or assistance
  3. Step 3: Document all communications regarding denial
  4. Step 4: Call 866-OUR-VOTE for additional support

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • Guam Election Commission (671) 477-9791 — Report mail voting issues
  • 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683 — National voting rights hotline

Absentee Ballot Denied

  1. Step 1: Contact Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791 to verify absentee ballot eligibility
  2. Step 2: Request explanation of denial and appeal process
  3. Step 3: Explore alternative voting methods
  4. Step 4: Call 866-OUR-VOTE for additional assistance

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • Guam Election Commission (671) 477-9791 — Absentee ballot questions and appeals
  • 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683 — National voting rights support

Denied During Early Voting

  1. Step 1: Verify early voting eligibility with Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791
  2. Step 2: Request explanation of denial and available alternatives
  3. Step 3: Confirm regular election day voting options
  4. Step 4: Call 866-OUR-VOTE if issues persist

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • Guam Election Commission (671) 477-9791 — Early voting eligibility questions
  • 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683 — Voting rights assistance

Resources & Contacts

Official State Resources

National Voting Rights Resources

News Organizations to Contact

Social Media Contacts

  • verify: verify (verify)

Sources

This guide was compiled from the following sources:

  • https://vote.gov/
  • https://www.fvap.gov/
  • https://gec.guam.gov/
  • https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/voter-id
  • https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/absentee-and-early-voting
  • https://866ourvote.org/
  • https://guamcc.edu/voterregistration
  • https://www.fvap.gov/guide/chapter2/guam
  • https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-voter-information/guam
  • https://ruvoting.rutgers.edu/states/guam
  • https://vitalrec.com/gu.html
  • https://biotech.law.lsu.edu/cases/vs/gov/guam.htm
  • https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/guam.htm
  • https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/requiring-documentary-proof-of-citizenship
  • https://www.guampdn.com/news/guam-will-require-proof-of-citizenship-for-voter-registration/article_b2605689-470a-43f1-a7ef-750d54067242.html
  • http://www.govguamdocs.com/docs/PassportApplicationInstructions.pdf
  • https://ballotpedia.org/Guam_Legislature_elections,_2026
  • https://guamlegislature.gov/38th_Guam_Legislature/Public_Laws_38th/Public%20Law%2038-58.pdf
  • https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2019/05/27/register-vote-applying-drivers-license-department-revenue-taxation/1199518001
  • https://www.holtzmanvogel.com/practices/election-law

Last Updated: 2026-07-11 | Generated by Patriot Agent Voting Rights Knowledge Base

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