County Elections Office
Find voter registration, ballots, voting locations and local election information.[17]
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.countyofsb.org
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
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Use the Secretary of State’s voter registration application. Read the requirements, identification alternatives and conditional registration guidance below.
Before you start
- Eligibility & access
- To register to vote in California, you must be: A United States citizen and a resident of California (for information on voters in the military or overseas, please see Military and Overseas Voters), 18 years old or older on Election Day, Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony (for more information, please see Voting Rights Restored: Persons with a Prior Felony Conviction), and Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court (for more information, please see Voting Rights: Persons Subject to Conservatorship). [5]
- Information & documents
- You must provide: A California Driver's License or state ID number, or The last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN) (if you do not have a CA ID). If you don't have either, you can still register. You'll be assigned a unique identifier to validate your registration. [6]
- Deadlines
- In California, the deadline to register to vote for any election is 15 days before Election Day, so please register early! [7]
- Deadlines
- In elections conducted by your county elections official, you can “conditionally” register and vote at your county elections office after the 15-day voter registration deadline. For more information please go to Same Day Voter Registration. [8]
- Languages
- You can apply to register to vote right now by filling in the online application. The application is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese. [9]
- Availability
- If you are enrolled in California's confidential address program, Safe At Home, please do not apply to register to vote using this site. Contact the Safe At Home program toll-free at (877) 322-5227 or by the Safe At Home email. [10]
- Eligibility & access
- To pre-register to vote in California, you must: Be 16 or 17 years old, and Meet all of the other eligibility requirements to vote. You will automatically be registered to vote on your 18th birthday. [12]
California Secretary of State public location finder. Choose Santa Barbara to check listed services and opening dates for the November 3, 2026 election. This is a shared state tool; confirm your assigned voting location with your county.
How to get started
- Choose your county in the official finder.
- Check the service and its voting or drop-off hours before visiting.
- Use your county election office for assigned precinct and ballot questions.
Before you start
- Deadlines · November 3, 2026 general election
- Online registration deadline: October 19, 2026. [14]
Through November 3, 2026
- Deadlines · November 3, 2026 general election
- Mailed ballots must be postmarked by November 3, 2026. Secure drop-box ballots must be deposited by 8:00 p.m. that day. See each listing for its own hours. [15]
Through November 3, 2026
- Availability · November 3, 2026 general election
- VCA counties’ first vote centers open October 24. Early in-person locations throughout California open October 31; individual locations and services have different dates. [16]
Through November 3, 2026
Santa Barbara voting & ballot drop-off map
November 3, 2026 election
Search the locations published in the California Secretary of State’s county finder. Check each service’s dates and hours. A drop box may offer no in-person voting; a listing does not establish your assigned precinct.
87 listings · 87 map points
Select a point for its details, or browse the accessible list below. Locations may share an address and have different services or hours.
Arellanes Junior High School
1890 Sandalwood Dr Santa Maria,CA 93455
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 1 of 87
Santa MariaArellanes Junior High School1890 Sandalwood Dr Santa Maria,CA 93455 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Atkinson Park Community Center
1000 N Railroad Ave Santa Maria,CA 93458
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 2 of 87
Santa MariaAtkinson Park Community Center1000 N Railroad Ave Santa Maria,CA 93458 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Bethany Congregational Church
556 N Hope Ave Santa Barbara,CA 93110
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 3 of 87
Santa BarbaraBethany Congregational Church556 N Hope Ave Santa Barbara,CA 93110 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Bethel Lutheran Church
624 E Camino Colegio Santa Maria,CA 93454
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 4 of 87
Santa MariaBethel Lutheran Church624 E Camino Colegio Santa Maria,CA 93454 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Bob Orach Community Building
1300 Marsala Ln Santa Maria,CA 93458
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 5 of 87
Santa MariaBob Orach Community Building1300 Marsala Ln Santa Maria,CA 93458 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Brandon School
195 Brandon Dr Goleta,CA 93117
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 6 of 87
GoletaBrandon School195 Brandon Dr Goleta,CA 93117 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Calvary Chapel Of Santa Maria
2620 Santa Maria Way Santa Maria,CA 93455
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 7 of 87
Santa MariaCalvary Chapel Of Santa Maria2620 Santa Maria Way Santa Maria,CA 93455 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club
4849 Foothill Rd Carpinteria,CA 93013
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 8 of 87
CarpinteriaCarpinteria Boys & Girls Club4849 Foothill Rd Carpinteria,CA 93013 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Carpinteria Sanitary District
5300 6th St Carpinteria,CA 93013
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 9 of 87
CarpinteriaCarpinteria Sanitary District5300 6th St Carpinteria,CA 93013 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Casas De Las Flores
4096 Via Real Carpinteria,CA 93013
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 10 of 87
CarpinteriaCasas De Las Flores4096 Via Real Carpinteria,CA 93013 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Casas De Los Carneros
10 Longshore Pl Goleta,CA 93117
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 11 of 87
GoletaCasas De Los Carneros10 Longshore Pl Goleta,CA 93117 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Christian Science Church
480 N Fairview Ave Goleta,CA 93117
- Same Day Voter Registration
- Ballot Drop-Off Location
- Voting hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
- Ballot drop-off hours
- Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Source & last checked
California Secretary of State · Checked October 15, 2026
Open official source ↗Santa Barbara selected in the public county finder; page 1; result 12 of 87
GoletaChristian Science Church480 N Fairview Ave Goleta,CA 93117 Get Directions Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off Location Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM Election Day: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Fees
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Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked5 source pages · 17 citations
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- [1] County elections offices directory (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Santa Barbara County — elections; official directory or office heading
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Santa Barbara Joseph E. Holland, Clerk/Recorder/Assessor and Registrar of Voters 4440-A Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61510 Santa Barbara, CA 93160-1510 (805) 568-2200 (800) 722-8683 (805) 568-2209 Fax Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. www.countyofsb.org/164/Elections E-Mail: electionssupport@countyofsb.org
- [2] County elections offices directory (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Santa Barbara — elections telephone, excluding fax
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Santa Barbara Joseph E. Holland, Clerk/Recorder/Assessor and Registrar of Voters 4440-A Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61510 Santa Barbara, CA 93160-1510 (805) 568-2200 (800) 722-8683 (805) 568-2209 Fax Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. www.countyofsb.org/164/Elections E-Mail: electionssupport@countyofsb.org
- [3] County elections offices directory (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Santa Barbara — physical block before Mailing Address
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Santa Barbara Joseph E. Holland, Clerk/Recorder/Assessor and Registrar of Voters 4440-A Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61510 Santa Barbara, CA 93160-1510 (805) 568-2200 (800) 722-8683 (805) 568-2209 Fax Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. www.countyofsb.org/164/Elections E-Mail: electionssupport@countyofsb.org
- [4] County elections offices directory (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Santa Barbara — source-listed hours; no inferred weekdays
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Santa Barbara Joseph E. Holland, Clerk/Recorder/Assessor and Registrar of Voters 4440-A Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61510 Santa Barbara, CA 93160-1510 (805) 568-2200 (800) 722-8683 (805) 568-2209 Fax Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. www.countyofsb.org/164/Elections E-Mail: electionssupport@countyofsb.org
- [5] Voter registration — requirements and official online portal (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Qualifications to Register to Vote — all four conditions, including referenced exceptions
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
To register to vote in California, you must be: A United States citizen and a resident of California (for information on voters in the military or overseas, please see Military and Overseas Voters), 18 years old or older on Election Day, Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony (for more information, please see Voting Rights Restored: Persons with a Prior Felony Conviction), and Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court (for more information, please see Voting Rights: Persons Subject to Conservatorship).
- [6] Voter registration — requirements and official online portal (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Voter Registration Identification Requirements — includes the option to register without either ID number
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
You must provide: A California Driver's License or state ID number, or The last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN) (if you do not have a CA ID). If you don't have either, you can still register. You'll be assigned a unique identifier to validate your registration.
- [7] Voter registration — requirements and official online portal (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · General registration deadline; conditional registration is separately shown
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
In California, the deadline to register to vote for any election is 15 days before Election Day, so please register early!
- [8] Voter registration — requirements and official online portal (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Same Day Voter Registration (Conditional Voter Registration) — late-registration alternative
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
In elections conducted by your county elections official, you can “conditionally” register and vote at your county elections office after the 15-day voter registration deadline. For more information please go to Same Day Voter Registration.
- [9] Voter registration — requirements and official online portal (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Languages of the statewide online application; not a claim about county-office interpretation
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
You can apply to register to vote right now by filling in the online application. The application is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese.
- [10] Voter registration — requirements and official online portal (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Safe At Home participants — confidential registration contact
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
If you are enrolled in California's confidential address program, Safe At Home, please do not apply to register to vote using this site. Contact the Safe At Home program toll-free at (877) 322-5227 or by the Safe At Home email.
- [11] Voter registration — requirements and official online portal (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Register to vote online — statewide instructions linked to the separately cited county office
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Register to Vote Now
- [12] Voter registration — requirements and official online portal (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Qualifications to Pre-register to Vote — 16- and 17-year-olds and automatic registration at 18
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
To pre-register to vote in California, you must: Be 16 or 17 years old, and Meet all of the other eligibility requirements to vote. You will automatically be registered to vote on your 18th birthday.
- [13] Early voting and vote-by-mail ballot drop-off location finder (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Definitions above the county search
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Definition of services available: Early Voting: A voter may pick up and/or vote a vote-by-mail ballot at this location. Same Day Voter Registration: Voters can conditionally register and vote after the 15-day voter registration deadline at this location. For more information please go to Same Day Voter Registration Ballot Drop-Off: A secured box where vote-by-mail ballots may be dropped off.
- [14] Voting — general-2026 (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Vote Early, California — registration deadline
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
The last day to register to vote online for November 3, 2026, General Election is October 19.
- [15] Early voting and vote-by-mail ballot drop-off location finder (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Current election — ballot return deadlines
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by November 3, 2026; ballots returned at a secure ballot drop box must be deposited by 8:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
- [16] Voting — general-2026 (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Vote Early, California — VCA and statewide early voting dates
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
The first vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties on October 24. In-person early voting locations throughout California will be open on Saturday, October 31.
- [17] Voting — counties (opens in a new tab)
California Secretary of State · Santa Barbara county election office entry
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Santa Barbara Joseph E. Holland, Clerk/Recorder/Assessor and Registrar of Voters 4440-A Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61510 Santa Barbara, CA 93160-1510 (805) 568-2200 (800) 722-8683 (805) 568-2209 Fax Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. www.countyofsb.org/164/Elections E-Mail: electionssupport@countyofsb.org