You can register and vote at your campus address!
You can register either at a home address or a campus address. It’s usually easiest to register & vote in-person during Early Voting or on Election Day using your campus address.
Moved? Even if just across campus, you must update your voter registration!
Who can register and vote in NC?
United States citizens who are least 18 years old by Election Day, live at an NC address for at least 30 days prior to Election Day, and not be currently serving a felony sentence (including probation and parole).
Completing the NC registration form
Include your full legal name, date of birth, NC residential address, a valid mailing address, phone number, signature and date. You must provide either the last 4 digits of your social security number or a NC drivers license or DMV ID number on to confirm your identity.
The address on your registration does not have to match the address on your ID.
Register online or on paper
Online voter registration is only available for NCDMV customers. Learn More: Register to Vote in North Carolina
Live on campus? When you register be sure to…
- Use the address for student housing approved by your county board of elections. Find your campus address.
- Include a valid mailing address! The mailing address can be anywhere you can reliably get mail, including a parent’s address in any state.
Want to vote in your hometown? Register at your home address. You must either go home to vote in-person OR request an absentee ballot for each election to vote by mail.
Voter photo ID: Rules for voting with or without ID
- You will be asked to show photo ID when you go vote.
- The address on your ID does not have to match the address on your voter registration.
- If you have an approved ID, bring it with you to vote!
- All UNC system student ID’s and many others are approved for voting!
- Don’t have an approved ID? You can vote! Ask for the Photo ID Exception Form.
Voter Photo ID: Rules for voting with or without ID
- If you have an approved ID, bring it with you to vote!
- The address on the ID does not have to match your voter registration.
- You Can Vote if you don’t have an approved ID. Complete the Photo ID Exception Form.
Unexpired or expired for one year or less:
- NC Drivers License
- NC DMV issued non-driver ID
- US passport or passport card
- NC Student ID *
- NC government employee ID *
- FREE ID from county board of elections
- Out-of-state driver license **
* Some restrictions apply
** Only if voter registered in North Carolina within 90 days of the election
Any of the following, regardless of expiration:
- US military or Veteran ID
- Tribal ID
- ID card from US or NC government public assistance program
Over 65? ID is valid for life if it was unexpired on your 65th birthday.
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.
