Approximately 30 days after submitting your form, you can log onto your state's website. You can search by your voting ID number, driver's license number, or full name. If you do not see your name after this time, you should call the voter registrar's office to ensure they have received your paperwork. 

Generally, you must register to vote four weeks before election day. You must put your form in the mail by this deadline. You can also submit it anytime earlier in the year. The key is to ensure you have filled out the form completely. Missing anything could result in the document being sent back to you, preventing you from meeting the deadline. Using PDFSimpli can minimize the chances of having a form filled out incorrectly. 

After filling out the form on PDFSimpli, you can then submit your form. The voter registrar will accept your form, and it will become effective in 30 days. Your voter certificate will be printed and mailed to you at that time, and you will be on the voter list. You should sign this certificate, read any information that comes with it, and store it somewhere safe.