Register To Vote

• You must be a citizen of the United States.
• You are a person 18 years of age or older.
• You are a person 17 years of age who will be 18 by the date of the general election.
• You have been a legal resident of North Carolina for 30 days before the election.

Voter registration is necessary only if:  

• You have not previously registered in your home county.
• You have had your registration canceled because you registered in another county or state.
• You have had your registration canceled because you were convicted of a felony and your citizenship rights have now been restored.

Voter registration updates are only required if:  

• You have moved since you registered.
• You have changed your name since you registered.
• You wish to change your party affiliation.

In order to vote in an election, the voter registration form must be:  

• Postmarked at least 25 days before the election, or
• Delivered to the local board of elections office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 25th day before the election

You may use the voter registration form to:  

• Register To Vote In A County In North Carolina
• Change Your Address Within A County In North Carolina
• Change Your Name
• Change your Political Party

Check your Voter Registration Status

If you are unsure of your voter registration status, the North Carolina State Board of Elections has a site that allows you to check your status online.  You can reach that site at http://www.seimsa1.sboe.state.nc.us/votersearch/seimsvot.htm