REGISTERING TO VOTE
Who may register to vote?
Any US citizen who resides in North Carolina and who will be at least 18 years of age by the date of the next general election and is not a convicted felon. We are now accepting applications for Voter Registration from 16 and 17 year olds who wish to Pre-Register to vote.
When may I register to vote?
Year-round; but to vote in an election on election day, you must have been registered at least 25 days before that election. Now you may register and vote in the same day, but only during One-Stop voting, at the One-Stop voting sites.
Where may I register?
You may register at your local Board of Elections office; at any DMV location when transacting business; at most public libraries; and by contacting your local Board of Elections office for additional locations.
Do I need special information to register?
You must furnish your full legal name, birth date, physical and mailing address and previous place of registration.
Do I have to register with a party affiliation?
In North Carolina there are three recognized parties (Democrat, Republican, and Libertarian), but the voter has the option to register Unaffiliated.
STAYING ELIGIBLE
Do I have to register for each election?
No, if you have not moved and you vote at least once every 4 years, registration qualifies you to vote in all elections in which you are eligible.
What must I do when I move to another county within North Carolina?
You must register in the new county of your residence; cancellation of previous registration will be part of registration process.
What should I do when I change my name, move, or desire to change my political party affiliation?
You must make these changes at a registration location in your county.
Can I transfer my registration from another state?
No, you must re-register in North Carolina (cancellation of your prior registration will be party of the process).
VOTING ON ELECTION DAY
Where will I vote?
When you register to vote, you will be notified by mail, the name of your precinct and location of your polling site. You must always vote in the precinct where you live.
When are the polls open?
The polls open at 6:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM. If you are in line when the polls close, you may still vote.
When do general elections take place?
General elections are held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November.
What is a party primary?
The Democrat, Republican, and Libertarian parties hold primary elections usually on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May. This election will decide which candidate will represent each party on the November ballot. If a second primary is required, it will be held 4 weeks following the first primary.
Can anyone vote in a primary election?
If you are a registered voter, you may vote in the primary of your registration. Unaffiliated voters have a choice of which ballot they wish to receive, but may only pick one ballot.
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