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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Virginia by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, in-person, or during same-day voter registration. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 3 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Virginia varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared to provide your full social security number. If you have never been issued a social security number, then you can indicate this on the application.
Your full social security number is required. Your social security number will appear on reports produced only for official use by voter registration and election officials and, for jury selection purposes, by courts. Article II, §2, Constitution of Virginia (1971).
You will need to have your valid Virginia DMV driver's license or state ID card.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Virginia can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Virginia, you need to be registered to vote at least 3 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
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Yes, Virginia has same-day voter registration. If you are unable to register by the online or mail deadline, you may register to vote at a polling place. When registering on Election Day, you must vote by provisional ballot.
Yes, in Virginia, you can complete voter registration during early voting. When registering after the standard deadline of {{ deadline_voter_registration_mail }}, you must vote by provisional ballot.
Virginia residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Virginia gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Virginia’s Department of Elections Website (scroll all the way to the bottom).
For the {{ next_election_name }}, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 45 days before Election Day and ends 3 days before Election Day (the Saturday before Election Day). However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
According to the Virginia Department of Elections, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Virginia’s voter ID laws:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 6 am to 7 pm at all polling places statewide in Virginia.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Virginia, you can find more information on this page from the Virginia of Elections.
According to the Virginia Secretary of State, all registered voters are eligible to vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person if you bring your absentee ballot with you to the polls.
Virginia provides prepaid postage for absentee ballots. You can mail your ballot back without adding any stamps.
You can track your ballot by visiting Virginia’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Virginia Department of Elections. Accessed July 11, 2024.
Early Voting | Virginia Department of Elections. Accessed July 11, 2024.
Same Day Voter Registration | Virginia Department of Elections. Accessed July 11, 2024.
Absentee and Early Voting | Virginia Department of Elections. Accessed July 26, 2024.
Citizen Portal | Virginia Department of Elections. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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