Staying Eligible to Vote

Staying Eligible to Vote

Do I have to register for each election?

No, if you have not moved between elections.

What should I do if I move to another city or county in Virginia after I register?

Call or write any voter registrar. Ask for a voter registration form. The registrar will send you the form and tell you how to complete it and where to mail it. You can also stop by any registration site and complete a new application for voter registration.

What should I do if I have changed my name or local address since the last election?

Tell your voter registrar in writing, or stop by any voter registration site and complete a new application for voter registration. You can also send in the address change portion of your voter registration card.

Can I transfer my registration from another state?

No, you must register in Virginia.

What should I do if I have been convicted of a felony or judged to be mentally incompetent?

Persons convicted of a felony, who want their voting right restored, must apply to the Governor. For information, write the Secretary of the Commonwealth, P.O. Box 2454, Richmond, VA 23201-2454. Persons judged by a circuit court to be mentally incompetent, who want their voting rights restored, must obtain a court order restoring their competency.