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This article has been corrected. 3 corrections — see Corrections at the end of this article.

IMPORTANT: Voting laws change frequently. Always verify information with official government sources before acting. This guide was last updated: 2026-09-16. 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: 15 days before Election Day (for the November 3, 2026 General Election, the deadline is around October 19, 2026). Note: some official sources state 10 days; verify with the Guam Election Commission. Photo ID Required to Register: Yes Accepted IDs: Guam Driver’s License, Guam ID card, U.S. Passport (for citizenship proof), Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, RealID (as proof of citizenship)

Registration Links

Notes: IMPORTANT: To register, you must provide a Guam Driver’s License number OR Guam ID number, PLUS one document proving U.S. citizenship (U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad). Online registration requires a valid Guam driver’s license or Guam ID. RECENT CHANGE: Guam now requires proof of citizenship at the time of registration (birth certificate, U.S. passport, or RealID/military ID). Sources conflict on the exact deadline: the Guam Election Commission and vote.gov state registration closes 15 days before Election Day, while an older GEC voter pamphlet states 10 days. GCC campus reports specific 2026 deadlines: Online – Oct 13; GEC/Mayor’s Office – Oct 19. UOCAVA/FVAP coverage note: standard UOCAVA does NOT cover non-military U.S. citizens residing IN Guam; those residents register in Guam and can vote for their non-voting congressional representative but not for President. Overseas Guam voters should use the FVAP/FPCA process. Verify all deadlines directly with the Guam Election Commission.

Birth Certificates

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

Issuing Agency: Office of Vital Statistics, Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Fee: $5.00 per copy (verify current fee by calling the office; fees may have changed) Standard Processing Time: verify (some sources say a few weeks; one source says up to 15 days) Expedited Option: verify (no official expedited service confirmed; third-party expediting companies exist but are not the government agency)

How to Request

  • Request Online
  • By Mail: Office of Vital Statistics, 123 Chalan Kareta, Mangilao, GU 96913

Notes: Payment must be by money order (or local/cashier’s check per CDC) made payable to ‘Treasurer of Guam.’ Personal checks are NOT accepted. Requests can be mailed or placed in a drop box at Rancare. Off-island requesters should include full legal name, date of event, a photocopy of ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and proper payment. To request a NEW birth certificate you must make an appointment. Phone numbers to verify current fees: 300-9263, 300-9264, 300-9265, 300-9270, or (671) 735-7263. Contact: Maria Quinata, maria.quinata@dphss.guam.gov. Sources disagree on the exact start date of records (October 16 vs. October 26, 1901). No official government online ordering portal was confirmed in these sources; be cautious of third-party websites that charge added fees.

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
  • U.S. Passport Card
  • Birth Certificate (certifying birth in the United States)
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen

How to Obtain Citizenship Proof

To register to vote in Guam, provide your Guam Driver’s License Number or Guam ID Number AND one document proving U.S. citizenship from the accepted list. Electronic voter registration applications will not be approved unless the applicant submits written evidence of U.S. citizenship. The Guam Election Commission provides a secure method to upload documentation, or may verify that a document was previously submitted and remains on record. To obtain a birth certificate or citizenship document itself, contact the appropriate Guam or U.S. government vital records or State Department office (verify specific office and fees).

For US Citizens Abroad

verify

Notes: IMPORTANT RECENT LAW CHANGE: Guam enacted a documentary proof of citizenship requirement in 2025 (Guam Code Ann. tit. 3, § 3102(a)). Previously, people could register by attesting to citizenship. This new requirement is connected to an executive order that, according to news reports, is facing several legal challenges but was in effect at the time of reporting. Persons born in Guam on or after December 24, 1952 acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. Rules may change due to ongoing litigation — verify current requirements with the Guam Election Commission before registering.

How to Vote

Voting in Person

Photo ID Required: Yes Polls Open: verify Find Your Polling Place

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Step 1: Confirm you are registered to vote in Guam.
  2. Step 2: Find your assigned polling place (contact the Guam Election Commission or your Mayor’s Office).
  3. Step 3: Go to your polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and cast your ballot.

Voting by Mail

Mail voting is available — no excuse required. Application Deadline: Received by Saturday, October 31, 2026 (in-person applications received by Monday, November 2, 2026; phone requests by Tuesday, November 3, 2026) Ballot Return Deadline: Postmarked on or before Election Day and received by Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:00PM Request Mail Ballot

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Step 1: Confirm you are a registered voter in Guam.
  2. Step 2: Submit an absentee/mail ballot application by the deadline (received by October 31, 2026).
  3. Step 3: Complete your ballot and return it so it is postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 13, 2026, 5:00PM.

Voting by Absentee Ballot

Application Deadline: Received by Saturday, October 31, 2026 (in-person received by Monday, November 2, 2026; phone request by Tuesday, November 3, 2026) Absentee Ballot Application

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Step 1: Confirm you are a qualified/registered voter in Guam.
  2. Step 2: Complete Guam’s absentee ballot application and submit it by the deadline.
  3. Step 3: Return your completed ballot so it is postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 13, 2026, 5:00PM. (Note: sources conflict on whether an excuse/reason is required — verify with the Guam Election Commission.)

Early Voting

Early voting is available. Begins: 26 days before Election Day Find Early Voting Locations

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Step 1: Confirm you are a qualified voter of Guam.
  2. Step 2: Visit an Early In-Office Absentee Voting location between October 8 and October 28, 2026 (Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00AM-6:00PM).
  3. Step 3: Cast your ballot in person during those hours.

Voting Laws & Legal Resources

To register to vote in Guam, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Guam, and at least 18 years old on or before Election Day. People confined to a mental institution, judicially declared insane, or committed under a sentence of imprisonment (in prison, jail, or detention) are not eligible. Guam allows pre-registration: 16 and 17-year-olds may register as long as they will be 18 by the next election. Voter registration is open year-round in non-election years, but during election years it closes ten days before each Election Day (Primary and General) and reopens the first business day after Election Day.

Recent Law Changes

  • 2024: Public Law 33-34 established automatic/motor-voter registration, allowing people to register to vote when they obtain or renew a driver’s license or Guam ID.
  • Impact: Makes it easier for residents to register to vote while doing routine ID transactions. (Exact effective date not verified in sources.)
  • 2024: Public Law 33-12 enacted pre-registration for 16 and 17-year-olds (as reflected in current Guam voter registration guidance).
  • Impact: Allows eligible teens to pre-register so they are ready to vote once they turn 18. Note: exact enactment year should be verified.
  • 2025: The Guam Election Commission adopted a new campaign finance fine schedule allowing penalties up to $1,000 for late or improper reports and up to $5,000 for organizations making illegal donations.
  • Impact: Affects candidates and organizations rather than individual voters; first official fine schedule GEC has had in place. Reported February 2025.

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: Stay calm and continue to your assigned polling place. Confirm your polling location by contacting the Guam Election Commission (GEC) at (671) 477-9791 or vote@gec.guam.gov.
  2. Step 2: If you are being blocked, intimidated, or given wrong location information, write down details (time, location, what happened, names if possible).
  3. Step 3: Call the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) or the GEC at (671) 477-9791 to report the problem and get guidance.
  4. Step 4: If you believe your right to vote has been violated, file a complaint with the Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791.

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • Election Protection (English) 866-687-8683 — Call if you are blocked, intimidated, or misdirected on your way to vote
  • Guam Election Commission (671) 477-9791 — Call to confirm your polling place or report a problem

Denied at the Polling Place

  1. Step 1: Ask the poll worker why you are being denied and request to speak with the precinct supervisor.
  2. Step 2: Ask whether you can cast a ballot after the issue is verified. Guam procedures for provisional/challenged ballots should be confirmed with GEC — verify.
  3. Step 3: Call the Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791 or the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) while still at the polling place.
  4. Step 4: Write down what happened, including names of officials and the time. If your right to vote was violated, file a complaint with the Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791.

Provisional Ballot: The specific provisional or challenged ballot process for Guam could not be confirmed from the available sources. verify. If you are denied a regular ballot, ask poll workers directly whether a provisional or challenged ballot is available and contact the Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791 for guidance. Note: Residents of Guam cannot vote in U.S. presidential general elections, and a person registered in another U.S. jurisdiction may not vote on Guam until the Commission has transmitted an affidavit to that jurisdiction.

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • Guam Election Commission (671) 477-9791 — Call to report denial or file a voting rights complaint
  • Election Protection (Tagalog/API line) 888-274-8683 — Multilingual hotline including Tagalog for polling problems

Mail Ballot Denied or Not Received

  1. Step 1: Contact the Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791 or vote@gec.guam.gov to confirm the status of your mail/absentee application or ballot.
  2. Step 2: If your ballot was rejected or not received, ask GEC what options remain and whether you can vote early in person instead.
  3. Step 3: Report any denial to the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) and document the details.
  4. Step 4: File a complaint with the Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791 if you believe your right to vote was violated.

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • Guam Election Commission (671) 477-9791 — Call about mail ballot problems or complaints

Absentee Ballot Denied

  1. Step 1: Contact the Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791 or the GEC office line at 1-866-210-8096 to request or check on your Absentee Ballot Application.
  2. Step 2: You may download the Absentee Ballot Application from the GEC website, print both pages, complete it, and return it. If off-island, you may return it by mail, by scanned email, or designate someone to deliver it to the GEC office in Tamuning.
  3. Step 3: If your absentee application or ballot is denied, ask GEC to explain the reason and how to fix it. Homebound voters who are ill or disabled may request Homebound Service.
  4. Step 4: Report unresolved denials to Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) and file a complaint with the GEC at (671) 477-9791.

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • GEC Absentee Office 1-866-210-8096 — Call with absentee voting questions, including off-island and homebound voters

Denied During Early Voting

  1. Step 1: Confirm early/absentee-in-person voting hours and location with the Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791. The GEC office is at 241 Farenholt Avenue, Oka Bldg., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, Tamuning, GU 96913.
  2. Step 2: If you are denied early in-person voting, ask the official for the specific reason and request a supervisor.
  3. Step 3: Call the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) or GEC at (671) 477-9791 to report the issue.
  4. Step 4: Document the incident and file a complaint with the Guam Election Commission at (671) 477-9791 if your right to vote was violated.

Resources:

Emergency Contacts:

  • Guam Election Commission (671) 477-9791 — Call to confirm early voting or report a denial

Resources & Contacts

Official State Resources

National Voting Rights Resources

News Organizations to Contact

Social Media Contacts

  • Instagram: @guamelection (government)

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: 2026-09-16 | Generated by Patriot Agent Voting Rights Knowledge Base

Verify all information with official government sources before acting.

Corrections

Correction [2026-09-08]: Gave Guam’s voter-registration deadline as 10 days before Election Day. The Guam Election Commission’s own 2026 calendar sets it at 15 days: October 19, 2026. A reader following the published figure would have attempted to register on October 24, nine days after the register closed. Source: https://gec.guam.gov/.

Correction [2026-09-08]: Linked repeatedly to guamelection.org as the Guam Election Commission, including as the contact point for registration and absentee voting. That domain no longer belongs to the Commission and now serves an unrelated commercial content farm. Every reader who followed a link to their election authority was sent off-site. The Commission is at gec.guam.gov. Source: https://gec.guam.gov/.

Correction [2026-09-08]: Stated that Guam mail voting requires no excuse. Guam conditions a mailed absentee ballot on one of seven statutory grounds under 3 GCA section 10101. What requires no excuse is early in-office absentee voting under section 10107 — a different process with different dates. The two were filed under one heading. Source: https://gec.guam.gov/.

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