Registering To Vote
Conditions for NC Voter Eligibility
- Citizenship and Residence: US Citizens, who have resided in North Carolina for 30 days.
- Age: Anyone if they are 17 years old the time of the Primary as long as you will be 18 by the time of the general election.
- Criminal/legal status: Voting rights are restored to those convicted of a felony who have completed parole/probation/supervision requirements.
How do I register? The deadline is 25 days prior to an election
- In person: At the DMV, at the Board of Elections, at agencies serving people with disabilities (Vocational Rehabilitation Offices, Departments of Services for the Blind, Departments of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Departments of Mental Health Services, and the Employment Security Commission), and at public assistance agencies Departments of Social Services and Departments of Public Health).
- Complete and submit a form. Print and mail Voter Registration Form
- If you change your name, address, or party affiliation, you will need to complete a new registration form.
Political Parties
- The three recognized political parties in North Carolina are the Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican parties. Select one of these, or if you do not select a party affiliation, you will be registered as an unaffiliated voter.
- Unaffiliated voters will have the ability to choose one ballot to vote on during a primary election. They can choose from the Libertarian, the Republican, or the Democratic ballots. You may also choose to vote with a nonpartisan ballot, which includes only nonpartisan races (e.g., referenda).
- Approximately 3-4 weeks after you submit your registration form, you should receive your voter registration card in the mail.
Online Options
