REGISTERING TO VOTE

Qualifications for registration

You are qualified to register to vote in North Carolina if you meet all of the following requirements:

  • you are a citizen of the United States
  • you are a resident of North Carolina and this 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

Registration lists are kept by county boards of elections, and registration or changes in registration may take place at any board of elections office.

However, registration is also handled at other places:

  • Public assistance agencies
  • Agencies serving persons with disabilities
  • Armed Forces Recruitment Offices
  • Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Libraries

Forms may be requested by mail, e-mail a request on the web or in person, they may be returned by mail, in person, or by a third party.

Click button to download registration forms.

Voter Registration Forms


How to register and vote during One-Stop Absentee

For information on One-Stop Absentee Voting, please click here.

Verification

The Board of Elections will mail you a "Voter ID Card" listing your precinct, voting place, districts, and other election information. You may keep this card as a reference, but it is not a requirement for voting.