Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your party, your address, your name?
Am I eligible to vote?
You are eligible to register to vote if you are:
- A citizen of the United States
- At least 18 years of age by the next general election
- A resident of Virginia
What is the deadline to register to vote?
- General & Primary Elections: 22 Days before the election
- Special Elections: 13 Days before the election
- Special (Called by the Governor): 7 Days before the election (click here to see the regulation)
How do I register to vote?
In person, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at the:
Fairfax County General Registrar's Office
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0081
phone 703-222-0776
or call 703-324-4700 for other registration locations.
By mail, pick up a Virginia Voter Registration Application at the following locations:
- Department of Motor Vehicles offices
- Military recruitment offices
- Public assistance agency offices
- Public schools
- Public libraries
- District Governmental Centers, Board of Supervisors offices
- Citizens Assistance in the County Government Center lobby
- Judicial Center information desk
Mail the application to:
Office of the General Registrar
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323
Fairfax, VA 22035-0081
PLEASE NOTE: Virginia law requires that those who register by mail, rather than in person, must vote in person the first time they vote. Exempt from this requirement are military service members and dependents, overseas citizens, full-time students, and disabled persons.
Online, download and print the Virginia Voter Registration application form found at
the
Fairfax County Electoral Board and General Registrar's web site.
What information do I need to fill out the voter registration form?
Registering either in person or by mail requires your full legal name, home address, birth date, social security number, and complete address of any previous registration.
Yes or No questions on the voter registration application include: (1) Are you a citizen of the United States? (2) Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (3) Have you ever been judged by a circuit court to be mentally incapacitated?
Do I have to state my political party preference?
No, Virginia does not register voters by political party.
I'm registered, but moving. Will I be able to vote in the next election?
Registered voters must notify their general registrar in writing of any change of address to insure their privilege of voting. Full legal name, home address, date moved to the address, birth date, social security number, complete address of previous registration and a signature must be provided. Voters moving to another city or county must complete a new voter registration application to update their address.
How will I know where to vote after registering?
The Registrar's Office determines eligibility and confirms acceptance of a registration application by mailing to the registrant a voter information card. The voter information card includes election districts and the name and address of the voting location. Citizens should check with the voter registrar if they are not notified within a reasonable time of the status of their voter applications.
Find
your polling place online
On election day when do the polls open and close?
Virginia polls are open from 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Will I need to show identification (ID) to vote in Fairfax County on election day?
Yes. In Fairfax County voters are required to provide an identification (ID) to vote. Legislation adopted recently by the Virginia General Assembly requires you to provide identification (ID) at the polls, or to sign an Affirmation of Identity (which is the voter's certification in writing that the name and address information provided to the election officials at the polling place is correct.) in order to vote.
What is an acceptable form of Voter ID?
Acceptable forms of identification will be:
- Virginia voter identification card
- Virginia driver's license or special ID card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Valid United States passport
- Military ID
- Any Federal, state or local government issued ID
- Employer issued photo ID card Social Security Card
What happens if I fail to bring the acceptable identification (ID) to the polls? May I vote?
A voter who fails to bring acceptable ID to the polls may still vote after signing, under oath, an Affirmation of Identity, which is the voter's certification in writing that the name and address information provided to the election officials at the polling place is correct.
I will be out of town on election day. Can I vote absentee?
Any registered voter who expects to be away or otherwise physically unable to go to the polls on election day may request an absentee ballot. NOTE: You must complete a separate absentee ballot application for each election in which you intend to vote absentee. (Exceptions exist for military and overseas voters)
ABSENTEE BALLOT INFORMATION
By Mail: Application forms may be requested from the General Registrar's Office beginning ten months before the general election and are also available at registration sites and government centers. Mail applications must be received by the General Registrar at least FIVE DAYS before an election. Voted ballots must be received in the office by 7:00 p.m. Election Day to be counted.
In Person: In-person registration is available before an election. Call the Registrar's office for ballot availability. In Fairfax County, satellite locations are available before general elections. IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTES MAY BE CAST THROUGH THE SATURDAY BEFORE EACH ELECTION DAY.
Online: Download and print the application form found at the Electoral Board and General Registrar's web site. Mail applications must be received by the General Registrar at least SEVEN DAYS before an election. Voted ballots must be received in the office by 7:00 p.m. Election Day to be counted.
Forms:
- Absentee
Ballot Application. (Note: This is a PDF file and you must
have Acrobat
Reader to view it.)
- Application for Military Personnel, their families & Other Overseas Voters For information about absentee voting for military personnel , their families and other overseas voters, see the State Board of Elections website
- Completed absentee ballot applications can be mailed or faxed to your local Office of the General Registrar. See a List of General Registrar Offices
Deadlines & Dates:
- Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail is the Tuesday before the election
- Last day to vote absentee in-person is the Saturday before the election
Who Can Vote Absentee:
- See the State Board of Elections website for detailed information about Who Can Vote Absentee.
- For information about absentee voting for military personnel , their families and other overseas voters, see the State Board of Elections website
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WINvoteŠ system
New Voting Equipment ~ November 2008 General Election
The Advanced Voting Solutions, WINvoteŠ system, a state-of the-art touch screen machine about the size of a large lap top computer, will replace the aging Shouptronic-1242 voting machines, which the county has used since 1988. Click on the link below to the Fairfax County Electoral Board and General Registrar's web site to learn more about the new voting machine.
WINvoteŠ system
Northern Virginia General Registrars
Alexandria (City of) General Registrar
132 North Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
phone 703-838-4050
fax: 703-838-6449
e-mail: tom.parkins@ci.alexandria.va.us
Arlington County General Registrar
2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 320
Arlington,Virginia 22201-5400
phone 703-228-3456
fax: 703-228-3659
e-mail: voters@co.arlington.va.us
Fairfax County General Registrar
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0081
phone 703-222-0776
recorded message: 703-324-4700
fax: 703-324-2205
e-mail: voting@fairfaxcounty.gov
Fairfax (City of) General Registrar
City Hall, 10455 Armstrong Street
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
phone 703-385-7890
fax: 703-592-8364
e-mail: JHarold@fairfaxva.gov
Falls Church (City of) General Registrar
300 Park Avenue
Falls Church, Virginia 22046-3332
phone 703-248-5085
fax: 703-248-5204
e-mail: fcvotes@yahoo.com
Loudoun County General Registrar
26-C Fairfax Street, SE.
Leesburg,Virginia 20175-3621
phone 703-777-0380
fax: 703-777-0622
Prince William County General Registrar
9252 Lee Avenue
Manassas, Virginia 20110-5557
phone 703-792-6470
fax: 703-792-6461
e-mail: pwcvote@mnsinc.com
State Board of Elections
200 North Street, Room 101
Richmond, Virginia 23219
1-800-552-9745 (Voice); 1-800-260-3466(TDD)
e-mail: info@sbe.state.va.us
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