How to Register to Vote by Mail for Someone in Newton County

If you live in Newton County, you can register to vote by mail without going anywhere in person. But eligibility has legal limits. A conviction in Mississippi state court for certain crimes can take away your right to register and vote. If you're helping someone who's incarcerated, confirm their eligibility before mailing anything in.

Your application must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Newton County Circuit Clerk's Office at least 30 days before the election. That deadline is strict. Don't wait until the last week - mail delays and missing information can push you past the cutoff. If you're cutting it close, hand-delivering removes any uncertainty about the postmark date.

Mail your completed application to the Newton County Circuit Clerk at: P.O. Box 447, Decatur, MS 39327. Use that exact address so it reaches the right office.

Registering is one step; voting is another. Mississippi requires an acceptable photo ID when you vote in person on Election Day or absentee at the Circuit Clerk's Office - unless you're exempted by law. First-time registrants in Mississippi who don't have a Mississippi driver's license or Social Security number must include a copy of a current, valid photo ID or another qualifying document showing their name and Newton County address.

1. Fill out the mail-in voter registration application - Use the person’s Newton County voting residence information and make sure every required field is complete.
2. Add any required identification documents - If the instructions require you to include a copy of ID or another qualifying document (for example, certain first-time registrants), include it with the application.
3. Mail it to the Newton County Circuit Clerk - Address the envelope to P.O. Box 447, Decatur, MS 39327.
4. Mail early enough to meet the deadline - The application must be postmarked (or hand-delivered) no later than 30 days before the election.
5. Keep a copy for your records - If you can, photocopy the completed application and any documents you send, and note the date you mailed it.