Virginia Voter Registration - Register to Vote in Virginia

If you can't remember if you're registered to vote, or you want to make sure your information is correct, you can check your Virginia registration using the Virginia voter registration lookup tool.
If you're not registered to vote, or you need to update your voter registration information, follow the instructions below.

To register in Virginia you must:

be a citizen of the United States
be a resident of Virginia and of the precinct in which you want to vote
be 17 years old to register and 18 years old by the next General Election. If you are 17, you may vote in a primary if you will turn 18 by the General Election
if convicted of a felony, have had your civil rights restored. Most people have their civil rights restored when they complete probation and parole. You may find your civil rights status here: https://solutions.virginia.gov/RestorationOfRights/Search and
not currently be declared incapacitated by a court.

You can register to vote online if you have a Virginia driver's license, driver's permit, or state-issued photo ID card.
Visit the Virginia online voter registration tool.
Fill out all the required fields.
You will be registered to vote as soon as you finish the workflow.
You should receive your voter registration card in the mail within 2-3 weeks. If not, you might want to follow up with your Local Election Office.
The deadline to register to vote online is 21 days before Election Day.

Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
Box 6 - ID Number: Virginia requires you to provide your full social security number when you register to vote. Your social security number will appear on reports produced only for official use by voter registration and election officials and, for jury selection purposes, by courts.
Box 7 - Choice of Party: You do not need to register with a party to take part in that party’s primary election, caucus, or convention.
Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank.
Print, date, and sign the form. If you do not have a printer, you can print the form out at any local library. If you do not have a stamp, you can buy one from any grocery store: just ask the cashier to sell you one.
Mail your voter registration form to the mailing address below. For faster delivery, send the form directly to your Local Election Office.
Your voter registration form must be postmarked 21 days before election

Contact your Local Election Office to find where to register to vote in person.
Bring your Virginia driver's license number or state ID card with you. If you don't have one, bring one photo ID issued by any state or the federal government, and bring one document that shows your name and current address. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, or any government document that shows your name and address.

Register to vote in Virginia