You can register to vote if…
- You are a US citizen AND
- You are 16 or 17 years old to pre-register and you are 18 by Election Day to vote AND
- You live at your NC address for 30 days before Election Day AND
- You are not currently serving a felony sentence, including probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
You will need: The last four digits of your Social Security number OR an NC drivers license number OR a DMV ID number, your full legal name, date of birth, NC residential address, a valid mailing address, phone number, signature and date.
Greencard holder? Waiting for citizenship? You cannot register to vote until you are a US Citizen!
How to register to vote
Learn moreCompleting the NC voter registration form
Every time you move you must update your voter registration! You must provide either the last 4 digits of your social security number or a NC drivers license OR DMV ID number on your voter registration form to confirm your identity.
Include your full legal name, date of birth, NC residential address, a valid mailing address, phone number, signature and date. If you don’t get mail where you live, provide a mailing address. The address on your registration does not have to match the address on your ID.
The form asks for gender, race, and ethnicity. This section is OPTIONAL and can be left blank.
Missed the regular voter registration deadline? You can register for the first time or update your registration and vote on the same day during Early Voting!
No changes can be made on Election Day! You must vote where you are registered.
Why vote?
Important decisions are made by elected leaders that impact you, your family, and your community. Learn more about the candidates and offices on your ballot.
Need help voting?
You can bring someone inside to assist you OR remain in your vehicle to use curbside voting (only voters unable to get inside polling location can use curbside voting).
Can’t get to the polls or need extra time voting?
Any registered voter can vote absentee by mail in North Carolina. It’s a two-step process:
- Request an absentee ballot to vote by mail. Requests are due 7 days before Election Day. You must return your completed ballot by Election Day.
- Return your completed ballot by Election Day. You can return your ballot to an Early Voting site or your County Board of Elections. Follow all instructions and deadlines carefully to make your vote count! Be sure to include witness signatures and addresses plus a copy of your photo ID or the Photo ID Exception form.
Learn more: Vote By Mail
Stay in line!
If you are in line at the time when polls close, stay in line! If you believe you have registered but your name is not on the rolls or if you are told that you are in the wrong precinct, you can vote with a provisional ballot and receive follow-up instructions.
