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REGISTER to VOTE + -

Note: You must update your voter registration information whenever you change your residence.

Printable flier | Hand-out 2up | Spanish version

Where can people register to vote? +

You can register online. (See below)
You can register by downloading a form. (See below)
You may register to vote at your local Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.
You may contact a candidate campaign, political party.
Organizations involved in voter registration:
  • League of Women Voters
  • Rock the Vote
  • NextGen
  • How to

    Register to Vote
    Online

    Go to VA Dept of Elections Citizen Portal

    You need:

  • A Virginia Driver's license or ID number
  • Your Social Security number
  • Deadline to Register online for this election:

    22 days before election

    How to

    Register to Vote
    by Mail

    Download and print form from VA Dept of Elections Citizen Portal
    Fill out carefully
    Double check your SS#
    Mail or drop off at your Registrar's office.

    Alternate language Virginia Voter forms

    En Español | Tiếng Việt | 한 국어

    How to

    Register to Vote
    as a College Student

    See basic info on Dept. of Elections site.

    Find your local Registrar's office.

    Starting Oct 1, 2022, people may register in-person at the same time as they vote, but ballot will be provisional.

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    Do you know?

    People may now register in-person when they go to vote.
    But ballot will be provisional.

    VOTE EARLY

    Choose the best way for you.

    Vote In Person  or  Vote By Mail

    Vote Early In-Person +

    Starts Fri, Sept 20, 2024

    Satellite Early Voting offices open in late October (varies by location).

    Find your Early Voting locations
    Click on location for more info: Times, Days, Dropboxes, etc.

    Alexandria | Arlington Co. | Fairfax Co. | Loudoun Co. | Prince William Co. | Virginia Beach

    ★ You don't need to state a reason.
    ★ Picture ID not required*

    *BUT other ID, current utility bill, bank statement, or signed statement required.

    List of acceptable IDs
    More info on VA Dept of Elections site

    Vote BY MAIL

    Best option if you cannot conveniently get to a polling place.

    1. Apply for a ballot online or print form.

    Apply online Must have VA ID. You need to provide the number on your Virginia Drivers License or VA ID AND the last 4 digits of your Social Security number to apply online.

    Print form Fill out and return.Mail or drop off your application at your City/County Registrar's office or polling place.
    [Look up Registrar's office]

    DEADLINE: Fri, Oct 27 Both online and mailed applications must be received by this date. NOTE: we recommend you return your ballot application well in advance of the official deadline.

    2. Fill out your ballot:

    Be sure you sign and enter required info on your envelope! (Witness signature is no longer required.)

    NEW There are 4 required items you must fill in on Envelope B:
    1. VOTER's signature
    2. Voter's year of birth
    3. Last 4 digits of Voter's Social Security number (SSN)
    4. Date
    Your ballot could be rejected if the envelope is not properly filled in.

    3. Return your ballot.

    DEADLINE: TUES, NOV 5 Mail or drop off your completed Ballot at your City/County Registrar's office or polling place by 7pm on Election Day. [Look up Registrar's office]

    Then, track your ballot.

    Vote Election Day +

    TUES, NOV 5

    Poll hours: 6am – 7pm

    Find your polling place


    ★ Picture ID not required to vote*
    *BUT other ID, current utility bill, bank statement, or signed statement required.
    List of acceptable IDs
    More info on VA Dept of Elections site

    You can vote curbside (see below)

    Vote Curbside

    "If you are 65 or older, or have a physical disability, you may vote on Election Day without leaving your vehicle. ...

    If you would like to use curbside voting, remember to bring a helper with you who can enter the polling place to ask an election officer for curbside assistance, or use your cell phone to call the number posted on the curbside voting sign at each precinct or satellite location." —Virginia Dept. of Elections

    Call your local Registrar's Office to find out how this works near you.
    Find your local Registrar's Office

    Need help with English?

    Voters may bring anyone to help interpret, even a child. (But not your manager at work or your union boss.)

    Find your local Registrar's Office

    Work the Polls +

    Poll Observer w Dem Party: Apply

    State Board of Elections: Information | Apply

    Election Officials & Volunteers by locality:
    Alexandria  |   Arlington Co. |   Fairfax Co.
    Loudoun Co. |   Richmond |   Virginia Beach

    Track your ballot +

    VA Dept of Elections

    When you get to your Voter Information page, scroll down until you see a table labeled "Absentee."

    Table lists: Election, Status (of most recent action), Application received (date), Ballot issued (date), Ballot received (date).

    If your ballot is not "approved" or received in a timely manner, call your local Registrar's Office.

    Other Voter Info sites +

    Site Scope VR? Early Voting Places? Ballot? Languages? Notes Sponsoring org
    Vote.org National YES X X X X Nonpartisan 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Very easy Voter Registration App!
    iWillVote.com National YES YES YES No Spanish Democratic National Committee Good for Spanish VR and Voting locations.
    Vote411.org National YES YES X YES Spanish LWV Ballot feature confusing.
    Fairfaxvotes.org Fairfax Co, VA YES YES X Dems only X Fairfax Dem Committee Good for this location.
    VoteVA123.com Virginia YES YES YES Options Some Spanish, Chinese For young, occassional, or foreign language voters. VirginiaGrassroots.org
    Vote Easy VA Virginia YES YES YES Options Some Spanish, Chinese, etc For last minute voters. Emphasis on EASY. VirginiaGrassroots.org
    Blue Voter Guide National X X X YES Spanish Endorsements, of some candidates SD HD + Sch Brd. They continue to expand.
    VPAP Virginia X X Election Day only YES, nonpartisan X Candidates on local ballot + donations Good for most, but not School Board, no endorsments.
    Voterizer National YES X X X X VR only? Fieldteam 6