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Voter Privacy

Utah state law specifies that voter registration records are public information, with some limitations. Certain voters have the right to protect their information.

Recent changes to the law by the state legislature mean that some voters whose records are currently protected may have their privacy status change starting in April 2026. If you have questions about your privacy status please feel free to contact our office.

Changes To Voter Privacy

In the 2026 legislative session, the state legislature passed Senate Bill 153 (SB 153) that made changes to the privacy status of voters. This law changes which voters are eligible to have their information protected and what information is accessible to individuals and groups that request it.

Under the new law, the current protected statuses of Private or Withheld will no longer exist.

In order to remain in protected status, all current protected voters will need to make a request for the new protected status, known as At-Risk status.

To request protected At-Risk status, you will need to meet the new criteria and complete and submit a request form.

Further information on who qualifies for At-Risk status and instructions on how to submit your form can be found in our FAQ section below.

You can access the At-Risk application form here:

At-risk Voter Designation Request Form

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are currently a protected voter, either Private or Withheld, your status will be changing. With the new changes in the law, those current protected categories of Private and Withheld will no longer exist. 

In order to remain in protected status, all current protected voters will need to make a request for the new protected status, known as At-Risk status. If you don’t request this new status your information will become publicly available to anyone who requests it and is eligible to receive it in May 2026.

The criteria for who can receive protected status has also changed.

To qualify for At-Risk status, you or a voter in your household must belong to one of the following groups: 

•                     An individual who is a victim of, or is threatened with, domestic violence or dating violence 

•                     A law enforcement officer 

•                     A member of the armed forces 

•                     A public figure 

•                     An individual who is protected by a court order 

To request protected status for your voter information, you will need to complete and submit a request form.

If you are a previously Withheld voter, you will receive a form in the mail from the Lieutenant Governor's office.

Forms can also be picked up at the County Elections office or downloaded at the link provided here.

To submit your for, either return it in person the Elections Office, or send your completed form to the Elections Office email.

Note: A written statement is required in the space provided for most qualifying categories. And all signatures must be handwritten. If you want to submit your form by email, you will need to print it, sign the form, then send a photo or scan of your completed form.

Salt Lake County Elections Office

(385) 468-7400

2001 State Street South Building , Ste First Floor, S1-200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190

Monday-Friday
8am-5pm

The last day you can submit a form requesting protected status and avoid having your information become publicly available is May 6, 2026. 

Voter information for all non-protected voters will become publicly available on May 26, 2026.

If you have questions about your privacy status, please contact the County Elections office. 

Salt Lake County Elections Office

(385) 468-7400

2001 State Street South Building , Ste First Floor, S1-200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190

Monday-Friday
8am-5pm

What information can be shared if I am a protected voter?

Under SB 153 no information for At-Risk voters will be disclosed to any parties.

If I am currently a protected voter, what information will become public if I don't take action?


For previously Private voters the only additional information that will be disclosed is your email address and phone number, and that will only be available to a political party you are affiliated with, should you choose to affiliate with a party.

For previously Withheld voters, the following information will now become publicly available:

  • Name
  • Voter identification number
  • Email address (only to affiliated party)
  • Phone number (only to affiliated party)

What voter information can be disclosed if I'm not a protected voter?


Under SB 153 the following information will be publicly available for non-protected voters:

  • Full legal name
  • Voter ID number
  • Residential address
  • Mailing address
  • Age range
  • Party affiliation
  • Active/Inactive status
  • Voting precinct and districts
  • Updated date
  • Voting history
  • Email address (disclosed only to your affiliated party)
  • Phone number (disclosed only to your affiliated party)

Note: At no time are a voter's Driver License, State ID, Social Security Number, or full birth date disclosed to any individual or political party. These portions of a voter record are available only authorized governmental entities.