Virginia General Election

Virginia offers online voter registration.To register online in Virginia, you need your full Social Security number and either a Virginia driver’s license or Virginia state ID number. If you don’t have a Virginia-issued ID or Social Security number, you can still register by mail or in person.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.You can also register to vote and cast a ballot in person on Election Day.Learn more by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections's website or contacting your local election office.

View a candidate list on the Virginia Department of Elections's website or visit your local election office website to check for a sample ballot.

Department of Elections1100 Bank St., Fl 1 Richmond, VA 23219Telephone: (804) 864-8901

To register in Virginia you must: be a United States citizenbe a Virginia resident (if you come to Virginia for temporary purposes and intend to return to another state, you are not considered a resident for voting purposes)be 18 years old (if you are 17 years old and will be 18 years years old at the next general election, you can register in advance and vote in any intervening primary or special election)not be registered and plan to vote in another statehave your right to vote restored if convicted of a felonynot currently be declared mentally incompetent by a court of law

Check that you're registered to vote on Virginia's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 23. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 23.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Virginia. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: When submitting your application by mail in Virginia, you are required to provide your full Social Security number, if you have one.Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are NOT required to register with a party to participate in Virginia partisan primary elections.Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.Sign the form.Send the completed form to your local election office.If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing your registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote or provide a copy of your ID when you submit your application. Proof of identification includes current and valid photo identification or current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here. If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application at least one week before the registration deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.