If you are a US citizen, your home is in Virginia, and you are age 18 or older, you can register to vote in Virginia. 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 have been convicted of a felony or if you have been judged mentally incapacitated by a circuit court.

 

When can I register?

Anytime of the year. To vote in a general or primary election you must register at least 29 days before the election, if not already registered at your current address.

 

Where can I register?

In any voter registrar's office in Virginia. Voter registration may also take place at offices of the Department of Motor Vehicles and certain other state agencies.  Middlesex County, citizens may pick up applications office of the General Registrar, Woodward Building Room 5, Saluda,  Middlesex County Library-Urbanna & Deltaville Branches, Urbanna Town Office and any local Post Office. 

 

Can I register by mail?

Yes, by competing and returning a voter registration application in the manner and time provided by law. CITIZENS WHO REGISTER BY MAIL AND ARE FIRST TIME VOTERS IN VIRGINIA MAY BE REQUIRED TO VOTE IN PERSON ON ELECTION DAY OR IN PERSON ABSENTEE AND SHOW IDENTIFICATION.

 

How much does it cost?

Voter registration is free.

 

What information do I need to register?

You must give under oath:

• Full legal name

• Complete address

• Date of birth

• Social security number, if you have one

• Complete address of previous voter registration

• Whether you have ever been convicted of a felony

• Whether you have ever been judged by a Circuit Court to be mentally incapacitated

• Date of certificate removing either of the above two disabilities.

Do I have to state my political party preference?

No, Virginia does not have registration by party.

 

How can I register if I cannot leave home because I am physically disabled or have a continuing illness?

Call or write your voter registrar.   The registrar will send you an application to complete and return by mail.

 

Do I have to register for each election?

No, if you do not move.

 

What should I do if I move to another Virginia city or county after I register?

Call or write any voter registrar. The registrar will send you a form to complete and mail in. Or stop by any registration site and complete a new application for voter registration.

 

What should I do if I have changed my name or my local address since the last election?

Send your voter registrar a signed statement indicating changes. Or stop by any registration site and complete a new application for voter registration.

 

Can I transfer my registration from another state?

No, you must re-register in Virginia.

 

Questions? Call the General Registrar at 804-758-4420. 

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