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To be eligible to register and vote, you must be:

  • A resident of Virginia*
  • A US Citizen
  • 18 years old or older**
  • Not claiming the right to vote in any other state
  • Not currently be declared mentally incompetent by a court of law
  • Not a convicted felon, unless you have had your right to vote restored

*A person who has come to Virginia for temporary purposes and intends to return to another state is not considered a resident for voting purposes.

**Any person who is 17 years old and will be 18 years of age at the next general election is permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election. Sixteen-year-olds who meet all other qualifications above can pre-register to vote.

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

Anyone convicted of a felony in Virginia automatically loses the right to vote. The Constitution of Virginia gives the Governor the sole discretion to restore voting rights. Individuals seeking restoration of their civil rights are encouraged to apply with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office. To be eligible to apply for consideration for the restoration of civil rights, an individual must be free from any term of incarceration resulting from felony conviction(s). Pretrial detention and misdemeanor do not restrict your voting rights. 

Note: The Governor has also reviewed individuals for voting rights restoration, even if they have not applied. You may already be eligible to vote. To see if you are, check the status of your rights online3 or by contacting the Secretary of the Commonwealth. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

You must provide a street address or a description of where you live as a residence address. You may provide a mailing address in Box 4 if your residence address is not serviced by the U.S. Postal Service; you are experiencing homelessness; you are an overseas citizen; or you are a uniformed service member, or a qualifying spouse or dependent.  The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them. 

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