Candidate must provide district voter file

Get the San Diego County voter file.

San Diego County, California provides its voter data locally. Here's exactly how to get it — then Motion51 loads it in, cuts your turf, and your volunteers start knocking.

How to get the San Diego County voter file

Request it from the office below, send us the file, and you're ready to cut turf. Running countywide or in just part of San Diego County? This is the office either way.

Where to request it
San Diego County Registrar of Voters (ROV)5600 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 / 858-565-5800 / 800-696-0136 / rovmail@sdcounty.ca.gov
Cost
Per current SDCROV fee schedule. For specific-voter searches (max 10 per application): $98 per hour of staff search time (prorated under one hour), plus copy fees for any printed output. Bulk countywide file fee per ROV schedule (call for current quote). Statewide SOS file at $100 covers San Diego County and is typically the cheaper path for full-county coverage.
How to request
Complete the SDCROV Voter Registration Data Application (sdvote.com/content/dam/rov/en/pdf/SDCROV_Voter_Reg_Data_Application.pdf) with original wet signature, clear copy of current driver's license or state ID, and detailed written explanation of intended use under Elections Code 2188. Mail or hand-deliver to 5600 Overland Avenue. Emailed and faxed applications NOT accepted. File delivered by email in encrypted WinZip; large files via FTP.
Turnaround
Typical fulfillment 2-4 weeks from receipt of complete application. Faster for repeat requesters with established political committee credentials.
Use restrictions
Elections Code 2188 / 2194 - election, scholarly, journalistic, political purposes only. Commercial use prohibited (misdemeanor). Resale prohibited. Detailed written explanation of intended use required on application.
Open the official San Diego County request page →

Costs and rules change — confirm the current details with the office before you order. Once you have the file, we handle loading it, cutting turf, and getting your volunteers knocking.

Prefer the whole-state file, or running in a county not listed here? See the California statewide options.

Get set up in San Diego County

Tell us about your race and we'll help you get the San Diego County voter file loaded into Motion51 and your turf ready to walk.