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1. Can I register to vote in Virginia?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen, your home is in Virginia and you are 18 years of age or older. If you will be 18 by the next General Election, you can register when you are 17. You first must have your voting rights restored if you are convicted of a felony, or if you are found mentally incompetent by a circuit court.

2. When can I register?

Anytime of the year. General or Primary Elections require 22 days and Special Elections require 13 days prior registration in order to be qualified to vote.

3. Where can I register?

Citizens may apply to register to vote by mail, in any Virginia voter registration office, or at special registration sites, i.e. the Department of Motor Vehicles and/or any Public Assistance agency. Citizens may also submit the application online at the Virginia Department of Elections website.

4. How much does it cost?

Voter registration is free.

5. What should I do if I have changed my name or my local address?

You can change your voter registration information by:

• sending a letter notifying the Office of the General Registrar
• completing a voter registration application and mailing it to the Office of the General Registrar
• completing a voter registration application at the Department of Motor Vehicles
• or you may visit the Office of the General Registrar, 801 Crawford Street on the first floor. 

Online registration is also available through the Virginia Department of Elections website.

6. How do I check the status of my voter registration?

You can confirm your voter registration status by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections website.

7. What do I do if I'm not able to go to the polls on Election Day?

You are eligible to vote by absentee ballot if you are a registered voter and are unable to go to the polls on Election Day.