Registering to Vote
Qualifications for Registration
- you are a citizen of the United States
- you are a resident of North Carolina and Henderson County for 30 days before the election
- you are at least 18 years old by the next general election
- if you have been convicted of a felony, your rights of citizenship have been restored
How and Where to Register
If the qualifications are met, you must simply fill out a Voter Registration Application. These forms are available at the County Board of Elections office. Forms may be requested by mail, phone, email, in-person, or downloaded on the internet. You may also apply to register at other government agencies including:
- Public assistance agencies
- Agencies serving persons with disabilities
- Armed Forces recruitment offices
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Libraries
In NC, you can also register and vote during the One-Stop Registration & Voting period, which begins 19 days before the elections and runs until the last Saturday before the election.
Verification
After submitting the application information, the Board of Elections will mail you a Voter ID Card listing your precinct, polling site, districts, and other election information. You may keep this card as a reference, but it is not a requirement for voting.
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