DMV
The driver's license examination offices, located throughout the State, have conducted a successful voter registration program since 1984. A person may complete a voter registration transaction at any driver's license examination office when conducting official DMV business with that office (applying for or renewing a driver's license, I.D. card, etc.).

Mail
North Carolina has made available mail-in voter registration forms through the county boards of elections offices. Those offices, in turn, have distributed the mail-in voter registration forms to numerous visible locations throughout the counties. This form is self-explanatory and can be easily completed. The completed forms should be mailed directly to the appropriate county board of elections. Contact the County Board of Elections office to receive a form in the mail.

Libraries and public high schools
North Carolina has mail-in voter registration forms available through public libraries and high schools. These locations do not accept the forms for the county board of elections office. Forms may be obtained at these locations, completed, and mailed to the appropriate county board of elections office.

Changing your voter registration in North Carolina
Changing your voter registration information-- including, but not limited to name, residential address, mailing address, or party affiliation, is relatively easy.

How?
You may use the North Carolina Voter Registration Application/ Change of Information Form found on this Website to change any of your information. Send the completed and signed form to your County Board of Elections. Applications and changes of information may be faxed to the county board of elections. You should follow up any fax transmission with the hard copy in order to ensure that the board of elections receives a legible copy.

What if I've moved?
When you move within a county, you should complete an in-county change of address. This can be completed on your voter identification card, a signed letter to your local board of elections or on the form specified above.

When you move from one county to another, you will need to apply for voter registration in your new county of residence. Use the form specified above or pick up a form at any local board of elections or public library. Note that when you move within the State, the law requires that you change your address on your driver's license within 60 days. When you change your address on your drivers license, whether it is in person or on the Internet, you are given an opportunity to change your voter registration as well.

Note that if you move during a time close to an election, the following rules apply: If you have moved more than 30 days prior to the election you will need to be registered and may only vote at your new polling place. If you have moved fewer than 30 days prior to the election, you are still qualified to vote in your prior polling place and may vote only there.

What about other changes?
It is important that the board of elections is able to contact you by mail to inform you of changes to your polling place and/or voting districts. Therefore, any changes to your mailing address should be reported. Name changes and party affiliation changes should be made upon your decision to change them. Note that a person must be registered with a political party in order to participate in its party's primary unless the party has opened its primary to unaffiliated voters. The following parties have opened their primaries to unaffiliated voters: Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican. Note that on the day of any primary election, an unaffiliated voter may choose to participate in only one party's primary.

How will I know the change has been made to my record?
Once you have completed and faxed/mailed your changes to your local board of elections, allow two to six weeks for delivery of your voter identification card. Read the information thoroughly and note any changes or mistakes on the card. A voter identification card is for your use only, you do not need the card in order to vote.

What if I'm a felon?

You may still be able to vote. Find out all the facts about having your voting rights restored here.