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September 1, 2020

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North-carolina Voter Information

North-carolina voter registration

First thing’s first, let’s check if you’re registered to vote. Once you’ve filled out this form, scroll down for instructions on how to register or vote if you’re already registered.

North Carolina voter registration

Voter registration deadlines

  • In Person: The Saturday before Election Day if voting early in person. Otherwise 25 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Postmarked 25 days before Election Day. If the postmark is missing or unclear, the application will still be processed if it is Received 20 days before Election Day.
  • Online: 25 days before Election Day

Election day registration

If an individual becomes qualified to vote between the registration deadline (the 25th day before Election Day) and Election Day, then the individual may apply to register on Election Day by submitting an application to: a member of the county board of elections, the county director of elections, or the chief judge or a judge of the precinct in which the person is eligible to vote. If the application is approved, the individual may vote the same day. This applies to those individuals who recently become naturalized citizens of the U.S. or who have restored to citizenship after a felony conviction, but it does not apply to individuals who were 17 years old and reach 18 after the registration deadline.

Voter registration rules

To register in North Carolina you must:

  • be a citizen of the United States
  • be a resident of North Carolina and the precinct in which you live for at least 30 days prior to Election Day
  • 16- and 17-year-olds may preregister to vote, but cannot vote until they are 18 (17-year-olds may vote in a primary election if they will be 18 at the time of the general election)
  • not be currently serving a felony sentence, including probation, parole, or post-release supervision

How to register to vote in North Carolina

  1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
  3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
  4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

Registering with felony status

If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.

North Carolina absentee ballots

Absentee ballot application deadlines

  • In Person: Received by 5pm 7 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Received by 5pm 7 days before Election Day
  • Online: N/A

Voted absentee ballots are due

Received by 5pm on Election Day. Absentee ballots received after 5pm on Election Day will be counted only if they are postmarked on or before Election Day and received by mail no later than 5pm 3 days after Election Day.

Absentee ballot rules

Any registered North Carolina voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

How to get an absentee ballot in North Carolina

  1. Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
  2. Sign and date the form. This is very important!
  3. Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We’ll provide the mailing address for you.
  4. All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. If it’s close to the deadline, call and see if your Local Election Office will let you fax or email the application.
  5. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  6. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

Once you get your absentee ballot in North Carolina

  1. Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
  2. Sign and date where indicated.
  3. Mark the ballot in the presence of a witness or a notary public.
  4. Seal the ballot and complete the Absentee Application and Certificate on the back of the envelope.
  5. Have the witness complete and sign the Witnesses’ Certification portion of the envelope.
  6. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.

north-carolina early voting

Early voting starts in North Carolina

19 days before the election.

Early voting ends in North Carolina

3 days before the election.

North Carolina voter ID

In-person voter ID requirements

If you’ve voted in North Carolina before, registered in person, or provided ID at the time of registration, you don’t need to show ID to vote.

If you’re voting in North Carolina for the first time, registered to vote by mail or online, and didn’t provide ID when you registered, be sure to bring a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you vote.

Absentee voter ID requirements

If you plan to vote by absentee ballot in North Carolina, you will be asked to provide your state-issued ID number (driver’s license, non-operators ID card, or NC Voter Registration number) or the last four digits of your Social Security number on your absentee ballot application.

If you are unable to provide one of those, you can send a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID with your application:

  • Current and valid photo ID
  • Military ID
  • A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and current address If are providing a state-issued ID number, but are voting in North Carolina for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn’t provide ID when you registered, be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you return your ballot.
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