Registering to Vote

Registering to Vote

Can I register to vote in Virginia?

You can register to vote in Virginia if:

You are a U.S. citizen, and
Your home is in Virginia, and
You will be age 18 or older by the next general election, and
Your voting rights have been restored if you have been convicted of a felony, and
You have received a court order restoring competency if you have been declared mentally incompetent by a circuit court

When can I register?

You can register anytime of the year. To vote in a general or primary election, you must register at least 29 days before the election. To vote in a special election, you must register at least 14 days before the election.

How much does registration cost?

Voter registration is free.

Where can I register?

You can register to vote at any of the following places:

Any voter registrar's office in Virginia
Any location
Any United States Post Office
Any public library in Virginia
Any special registration site set up by the registrar's office
Any state agency office

What information do I need to register?

You must provide the following information when you register:

Your full legal name
Your home address and how long you have lived there
When and where you were born
Your social security number
Any place where you have been a registered voter in Virginia

Do I have to state my political party preference?

No. Virginia does not have voter registration by party.

How can I register if I am homebound?

If you cannot leave home because you are physically disabled or have a continuing illness, call or write your voter registrar. The registrar will send you a mail-in application for voter registration, which is also available at registrars' offices, DMV offices, public libraries, and other locations.