The short version.
The Illinois voter registration file is a public record you request from the state elections office. You pay a fee, sign a use affidavit, and get the list of registered voters for your district — names, addresses, and registration details. Then you hand it to Motion51 and we load it, geocode it, and cut your turf.
Illinois only releases its statewide voter file to registered political committees and government entities. You'll need a committee on file with the State Board and a sworn statement of bona fide political purpose.
Where to request it.
- Office
- Illinois State Board of Elections (SBE) — Voting and Registration Systems Division
- Contact
- (217) 782-4141 (Springfield HQ) | (312) 814-6440 (Chicago office) | webmaster@elections.il.gov | 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704 | 100 W. Randolph St., Suite 14-100, Chicago, IL 60601
What it costs.
Approximately $500 flat for the statewide file (occasionally waived for governmental requesters). Confirm current rate at time of order — SBE has discretion on fee schedule.
How to request it, step by step.
- Confirm you're a registered Illinois political committee (D-1 filed) or a governmental entity.
- Complete the State Board of Elections voter-data application and the sworn affidavit of bona fide political purpose.
- Mail it in with payment (the statewide file fee is about $500 -- confirm the current rate with the Board).
- The Board assembles the file from all 108 local election jurisdictions and delivers it after approval, usually within 1-3 weeks.
How long it takes.
Typically 1-3 weeks after affidavit approval and payment. No same-day fulfillment.
Use restrictions — read before you order.
10 ILCS 5/1A-25 and related sections: electronic voter data released only to registered political committees and governmental entities. Sworn affidavit required that data will be used solely for bona fide political purposes (candidates, incumbents, ballot questions). Commercial solicitation, business use, and resale are prohibited. Penalties for misuse include criminal liability.
Costs, forms, and rules change between cycles. Always confirm the current details on the official Illinois page linked above before you send payment. This page is a plain-language summary, not legal advice.
Illinois voter file FAQ.
How much does the Illinois voter file cost?
The statewide file is commonly cited at about $500; the State Board of Elections has discretion over its fee schedule, so confirm the current rate when you order.
Who is allowed to get it?
Only registered political committees and governmental entities, for bona fide political or governmental purposes (10 ILCS 5/1A-25). Commercial solicitation, business use, and resale are prohibited, with criminal penalties for misuse.
How long does it take?
Typically 1-3 weeks after your affidavit is approved and payment clears. There is no same-day fulfillment.
Do I have to load it myself?
No -- Motion51 takes the Board's file and loads it, maps it, and builds your turf.
Once you have the file, Motion51 takes it from there.
Getting the file is the errand. The campaign is what happens next: loading tens of thousands of addresses, putting them on a map, cutting them into walkable turf, and tracking every door. That's what Motion51 does.
Send us the file the state gives you and we load it in, geocode the addresses, and set up your district so volunteers can start knocking. The app works offline for the stretches where cell coverage drops, and every door is logged with a timestamp. If you're weighing a race in Illinois, our For Candidates page walks through the next steps.