North Carolina
Am I eligible to vote in North Carolina?
Eligibility requirements to vote in North Carolina are as follows:
You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
You must be registered to vote and live in the county that you're registered to vote in for at least 30 days.
You cannot be serving a sentence for a felony conviction, which includes probation and parole.
If you previously served a sentence for a felony conviction and your rights have been restored, you can vote in North Carolina.
How do I register to vote in North Carolina?
Online/By Mail: October 11, 2024
In-person: October 11, 2024
When is North Carolina's voter registration deadline?
The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina is 25 days before an election. However, North Carolina does offer same-day registration under some circumstances. In order to do same-day registration, you must show proof of residency (like a copy of a utility bill or a North Carolina driver's license). Government-issued IDs are also an acceptable form of ID to show residency.
How do I request an absentee ballot in North Carolina?
Anyone who is registered to vote can request to vote absentee in North Carolina. No special circumstances are needed/required. Just request and complete an absentee ballot, and mail in the ballot once it's complete. Send all absentee ballots to the County Board of Elections.
What do I need to bring to the polls in North Carolina?
In 2020, North Carolina voters need to show a photo ID to vote. Some of the many acceptable forms of ID include:
A North Carolina driver's license
Accredited university ID
A military ID
A voter ID card
Don't have an ID? You can vote provisionally, meaning you show an ID at a later point or sign an affidavit declaring you cannot get a valid photo ID.
What special accommodations are available?
Any voters requiring assistance in order to vote are entitled to receive it. This includes assistance voting at a one-stop voting site (sites where you can vote early). North Carolina also offers various options for voting, including absentee voting and one-stop voting. Learn more about other accessibility requirements for polling places in North Carolina, including accessible voting equipment rules.
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November 5, 2024 - General Election
