More information: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register/
To use the online voter registration system you must have a current and valid driver’s license, learner’s permit or non-driver photo identification card issued by the VA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and a signature on file with DMV. You must also provide your Social Security Number.
Online registration form (in English and Spanish): https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/
Printable forms (in English,Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean): https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register/
Mail to your local registration office: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/PublicContactLookup
Refer to the box below for information about ID requirements.
Choosing a political party: You may choose a political party affiliation when you register, but it is not required.
A full list of all Virginia voting forms may be found here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/voter-forms/
To update registration after a move, name change, or change of political party affiliation, use the voter registration form.
The Registrar of Voters in each town maintains the voter rolls. To remove someone from a voter roll, contact the local Registrar of Voters.
Directory of Registrars: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/PublicContactLookup
The form to turn in for cancelling registration: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/voter-forms/cancel-registration.html/
For online voter registration, a Virginia drivers license or state ID is required. Social Security Number must be provided.
An ID is not required for mail-in registration, but you must provide one of the documents listed on the form to verify residence:
If you cannot meet any of the above requirements, you may sign an affidavit and cast a provisional ballot subject to verification of your eligibility to vote. More information may be found here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/photo-ids-required-to-vote/
More information: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/FAQ/FAQ---Voter-Identification
Free Voter Photo ID
Obtaining a Driver’s License
For more information: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html
For more information: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/military-overseas/
You must list one of the following codes on your registration form in order to be allowed to use an absentee ballot: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/
Application for Absentee Ballot (English or Spanish): https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/absentee-voting/applications/SBE-701-Absentee-Ballot-Application-Rev7-17-long.pdf
Many organizations offer free rides to polling places. Some of these include:
Where to get more info on candidates: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/candidatepac-info/
Sample ballots are given on the Board of Elections website a few weeks before each election: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/index.html
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Candidate information may be found here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/candidatepac-info/
Dates of municipal elections can be found here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/
Virginia does not have a Voter Bill of Rights.
More information on voting rights and responsibilities from the Voter FAQ here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/election-voter-faq/
The Virginia Department of Elections administers a formal grievance process under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) for voters who believe their voting rights have been violated. For more information, and the online complaint form, visit: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/voter-complaints/
The Virginia Department of Elections Campaign Finance (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/candidatepac-info/campaign-finance/) provides access to candidates’ election committee and Political Action Committee campaign finance filings
Find your legislator:https://www.virginia.gov/services/whos-my-legislator/
Most counties and cities in Virginia list their elected officials on their internet pages.
1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (Asian multilingual assistance)
Find useful voter information including:
Librarians from the Government Documents Round Table (GODORT), a Round Table of the American Library Association (ALA), created these reference guides. These guides are intended for informational purposes only and are not in any way intended to be legal advice.