Election Day

How to vote on Election Day in North Carolina

1. Register

   • You must register by the registration deadline, October 9, to vote on Election Day.
   • If you’re not registered by October 9, you can’t vote on Election Day (but you can register and vote on the same day during Early Voting).
   • Use the NC State Board of Elections Voter Search Tool to see if you are registered.
   • If you’re not registered or not registered at your current address, you need to register or re-register: Register to Vote in North Carolina
2. Review sample ballot

   • Use the NC State Board of Elections Voter Search Tool to review your sample ballot.
   • Learn about the candidates and offices on your ballot: What’s on the Ballot?
3. Find assigned polling place

   • You can only vote at your assigned polling place on Election Day!
   • Find your assigned polling place: NC State Board of Elections: Voter Search Tool
   • All polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
   • If you are in line at your assigned polling place by 7:30 PM, you will be able to vote!
4. Bring photo ID if you have it

   • You can vote with or without a photo ID!
   • If you have time, get a free voter ID at your county board of elections office. Get a Free Voter Photo ID
   • If you show up to vote but forgot your ID, go back to get it if you have time.
   • If can’t get a photo ID before it’s time to vote, you can still vote! Just ask for the Photo ID Exception Form.
   • Learn more: Voter ID
5. Get help and report problems

   • Get help to vote if you need it! Report problems at the polls if you have them!
   • You can bring someone with you into the voting booth to help you vote!
   • You can use curbside voting if you’re eligible!
   • You can ask for help at your polling place!
   • Have questions? Have problems at the polls? Call or text the NC Election Protection hotline (see below).