REGISTER TO VOTE
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
If you have your NC Drivers License or DMV ID, you can register to vote or update your registration online! You cannot change your name using online registration.
PAPER REGISTRATION
Don’t have an NC DMV ID? Register with a paper application! Paper applications must be printed and mailed to the NC Board of Elections!
WHO CAN REGISTER
To register, you must:
Be a US citizen
Be at least 16 years old to preregister and 18 years old by Election Day to VOTE
Live in North Carolina and the precinct where you'll vote for 30 days before the election day
You are not currently serving a felony sentence and you are not currently on probation or parole for a felony conviction. People who have felony convictions have their rights reinstated after sentence is complete (including probation & parole) but must re-register to vote.
Not claim the right to vote in another state
In 2024, citizens registering to vote for the first time in North Carolina must provide either the last 4 digits of their social security number or a NC drivers license or DMV ID number on their voter registration form to confirm their identity.
Same-Day Registration During Early Voting
You can register and vote during early voting using same-day registration! Bring your voter photo ID and a proof of address document. Make sure you register using a valid mailing address. Note: You cannot change your party affiliation using same-day registration.