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Office Of The Registrar
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.
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