The Iowa Democratic Party announced a new online early check-in option for Iowans to sign-up for their precinct caucus before caucus night to help streamline the process.

Iowa caucus goers are required to check in at the door of their precinct caucus, and early check-in will allow registered Iowa Democrats to get a head start on the process.

While early check-in is not a requirement for precinct caucuses, the state Democratic party encourages Iowans to take advantage of this new opportunity to streamline the process on caucus night.

“We are committed to making it easier for Iowans to participate in the first-in-the-nation caucuses and early check-in will help streamline the process on caucus night,” said state Democratic Chairman Troy Price. “Early check-in is one more way we’re working to make sure that all voters have the best possible experience, and to ensure 2020 Democratic caucuses the most successful in our state’s history.”

Any Iowa Democrat who wishes to utilize early check-in must do so by Jan. 17. Iowans who complete the online early check-in must print and sign the confirmation in order to enter their caucus through the early check-in line.

Iowans who register to vote as a Democrat by Dec. 31 are guaranteed to be on the registered voter list on caucus night. Iowans who are not registered Democrats can change their party registration on caucus night at their precinct location.