If you missed the standard Jan. 5 deadline for registration or if you need to change your address, "Grace Period Voter Registration" is the safety net program offered through Tues., Jan. 26, 2010.

Grace Period Voter Registration requires voters to register or to update their address or other records in person at the Election Board offices at 69 W. Washington St. on the Sixth Floor. The grace-period registrant then votes a form of absentee ballot. Voters should have two forms of identification, at least one of which includes the current (or new) address.

By law, the Grace Period Voter Registration program will close on Tues., Jan. 26, 2010.

Hours for Grace Period Voter Registration at 69 W. Washington St., Sixth Floor are:
 -- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 -- Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to noon

To check your voter registration status, enter your last name and address after clicking here.