Am I Registered to vote?
Confirmation of your registration and other information such as your district, polling place, and ballot can be found on the Virginia Department of Elections website. You can also update your registration information on this website.
Am I eligible to Register and vote?
You are eligible to register to vote in Virginia if you are:
A citizen of the United States.
At least 18 years of age by the next November general election.
A resident of Virginia.
Have had your rights restored if you have been convicted of a felony.
Have had capacity restored if you have ever been declared mentally incapacitated in a Circuit Court.
How do I register to vote?
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You can register online if you have a VA Driver’s License or a DMV ID. - Click here to register to vote online.
You can register in person. -- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, 8:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m. at the
Fairfax County Office of Elections
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0081
703-222-0776 phone
Fairfax City General Registrar
10455 Armstrong St., Suite 300
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703.385.7890
You can register by mail. Download a Virginia Voter Registration Application (En Español) (Tiếng Việt) (한 국어) or pick up a Virginia Voter Registration Application at the following sites:
Public libraries
Department of Motor Vehicles offices
District Governmental Centers
Board of Supervisors Offices
Citizen Information Desk in the County Government Center lobby
Judicial Center information desk
Mail the application to:
Fairfax County Office of Elections
P.O. Box 10161
Fairfax, VA 22038-8061
City of Fairfax General Registrar
10455 Armstrong St., Suite 300
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703.385.7890
Fax: 703.591.8364
You can register at a Voter Registration Drive -- LWV or other groups set up third party voter registration drives at various locations.
What is the deadline to register to vote?
You may register to vote year-round except during the 22 days prior to a General or Primary election, 13 days prior to a Special election, or 7 days prior to a Special election called by the Governor.
What information do I need?
You need your Social Security number, date of birth, gender, full legal name, and address (unless homeless). If you are registering online, you need the number on your card from the VA DMV.
Yes or No questions on the voter registration application include:
Are you a citizen of the United States?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or judged mentally incapacitated?
Do I have to state my political party preference?
No, Virginia does not register voters by political party.
How will I know that my application has been approved?
After you submit your application, you should receive a postcard from the Virginia Department of Elections within 30 days. The postcard will indicate your voting district, the name of your precinct, and your polling place. Be sure to check that your name and address are listed correctly. If you have not received a postcard, call the Fairfax County Office of Elections at 703-222-0776 by early October when voter registration closes, if you plan to vote in the November election.
Do I have to register again if I move or change my name?
To remain a qualified registered voter, the law requires you to notify your local voter registration office of any change in your name or address. This must be done before the registration books close for the next election. For more about changing your address, name, or other information, click here.
ELECTION OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Fairfax County
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 County Office of Elections
City of Fairfax
City of Fairfax Electoral Board/ General Registrar
10455 Armstrong St., Suite 300
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
phone 703-385-7890
email: GeneralRegistrar@fairfaxva.gov
City of Fairfax Electoral Board/General Registrar
Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia Department of Elections
Washington Building
1100 Bank Street, First Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone (804) 864-8901
Toll Free (800) 552-9745
Fax (804) 371-0194
Email: info@elections.virginia.gov