This is the required first step for voting.
Who can register to vote?
To register, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen and 18 years old by the date of the general election
- Living in the county where you plan to vote, at least 30 days before the election
- Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction, including probation, parole, or post-release supervision. (You can have your voting rights restored once you complete your sentence. Please see the video Get My Voting Rights Restored).
How do I register to vote?
You can register THREE WAYS:
- ONLINE through the Division of Motor Vehicles (must have NC Drivers License or DMV approved ID).
- Deadline for submission: 5 pm, Oct. 10th
- Check out this step by step video from DemocracyNC
- Print out a REGISTRATION FORM HERE mail it in or drop it off at one of the addresses on the form.
- Deadline for submission: 5 pm, Oct. 10th
- IN PERSON One-Stop Early Voting
- October 15th to 31st
- You will fill out a registration form and then vote, all at one time -you cannot do this on election day November 3! You will need:
- An NC Drivers License or last four digits of your SSN;
- Proof of your current address (utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck/stub).
- Find the early voting locations HERE.
It’s easy to look up what your ballot will look like online. Provide your name and a few other details here - Look up my ballot! Click on your name and then select “Sample Ballots.” Select the “General Election Ballot.”
I want to register and vote in one stop.
How does this work?
Early Voting is probably the most secure way to vote because it is in-person, convenient, and your vote gets recorded before the Election Day rush on November 3rd.
You can register and vote in one-stop during Early Voting October 15th - 31st. You will fill out a NC Voter Registration Form and then vote, all in one time!
What do I need to vote early?
To register at Early Voting, you need:
- an NC Drivers License or last four digits of your SSN;
- proof of your current address (utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck/stub).
Where do I go to vote early?
You can go to any of these Buncombe County Early Voting Sites.
Asheville sites are:
- Civic Center
- the Wesley Grant Center
- the Asheville Mall
- the Outlet Mall
- UNCA
- West Asheville Community Center
- Reynolds Village
When do I go to vote early?
Early Voting locations in Buncombe County are open:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (except on Saturday 10/31: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
I want to get my voting rights restored.
Individuals who were convicted of felonies must register to vote after completing their sentences (including probation, parole, or post-supervision).
Your rights are automatically restored when you complete your sentence - you do not need to do anything special. (Please see the video I want to register to vote.)
If you have a misdemeanor, or are awaiting trial for any criminal charge, you are eligible to vote if you register. (Please see the video I want to register to vote.)
It is not necessary, but you may request your Certificate of Restoration of Forfeited Rights of Citizenship from your releasing officer (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 13-2). This may make it easier should you encounter any problems.