FAQs - Election & Voting

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1. How much does it cost to register to vote?
2. How can I register to vote?
3. How can I check on whether I am registered to vote?
4. When can I register to vote?
5. How can I register to vote if I am homebound?
6. Do I have to register to vote for each election?
7. I did not vote in the last election. Do I need to re-register?
8. How do I find out where to vote? How do I find out what district I'm in?
9. Who can register to vote in Virginia?
10. What information do I need to register to vote?
11. When I register to vote, do I register by political party?
12. When are the polls open?
13. How can I locate magisterial district boundary lines?

How much does it cost to register to vote?
Voter registration is free.

How can I register to vote?
You can register to vote at any of the following places:

• Any voter registrar's office in Virginia
• Any Department of Motor Vehicles location
• Any special registration site set by the Registrar's Office
• Many state agency offices

How can I check on whether I am registered to vote?
To inquire about your voter registration status, you must call (804) 501-4347 or write the Registrar's Office at P.O. Box 27032, Richmond, VA 23273-7032.

When can I register to vote?
You can register at any time of the year. To vote in a general or primary election, you must register at least 29 days before the election. To vote in a special election, you must register at least 14 days before the election.

How can I register to vote if I am homebound?
You may register by mail: Registrar's Office at P.O. Box 27032, Richmond, VA 23273-7032 or call at (804) 501-4347. The Registrar will send you a mail-in application for voter registration. If you are in this category you may vote by absentee ballot.

Do I have to register to vote for each election?
No, not if you keep a current address with the Registrar's Office and don't miss voting in two federal elections consecutively.

I did not vote in the last election. Do I need to re-register?
No. You don't have to re-register as long as your address is the same.

How do I find out where to vote? How do I find out what district I'm in?
The Registrar's website has a polling place locator which names your district and polling (voting) location. Or you may contact the Registrar's Office at (804) 501-4347.

Who can register to vote in Virginia?
If you are a U.S. citizen, your home is in Virginia and you are age 18 and older, you can register to vote in Virginia. If you will be 18 by the next general election, you can register when you are 17. If you have been convicted of a felony or if you have been declared mentally incompetent by a circuit court, you must have your voting rights restored.

What information do I need to register to vote?
You will need:

• Your full legal name
• Your home address and how long you have lived there
• Your date of birth
• Your Social Security number
• The last place you were registered to vote, if any.

When I register to vote, do I register by political party?
No, in Virginia we do not declare a party when registering. Therefore anyone who is registered to vote may vote in any primary, unless it is a dual primary and then they must choose which primary to vote in.

When are the polls open?
All polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on election day.

How can I locate magisterial district boundary lines?
A detailed magisterial (voting) district map is available at http://www.co.henrico.va.us/planning/images/2001magisterial.pdf. Also, by inputting an address on the Registrar's website, you can determine your district.