Who can vote?
To register to vote in North Carolina, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Live in the county where you are registering, and have resided there for at least 30 days prior to the date of the election
- Be at least 18 years old, or will be by the date of the general election
- Not be serving a sentence for a felony conviction, including probation, parole, or post-release supervision
More information here.
How to register
There are two primary methods available to apply for voter registration in North Carolina:
Filling out the North Carolina Voter Registration Application (Spanish version) and submitting by mail
Using N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) services:
Selecting the option to register to vote while applying for a vehicle license or ID
Submitting the voter registration application online through the DMV
Check your registration
Check your registration with the Voter Search Tool.
QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING IN NORTH CAROLINA IN 2020? VIEW OUR ELECTION GUIDE: For a better experience on the App, click here to see the experience on its own page.
