How to register to vote in Virginia

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Deadlines for Aug. 4 primary election

Online Register by Friday, July 24
By mail Postmarked by Friday, July 24
In person Register by Tuesday, Aug. 4
Eligible voters can register in person through Election Day. Voters who register after the mail/online registration deadline will cast provisional ballots. During early voting (June 18-Aug. 1), voters can register at a registrar's office or early voting location. Election Day registration occurs at polling places. More information here.

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Friday, Oct. 23
By mail Postmarked by Friday, Oct. 23
In person Register by Tuesday, Nov. 3
Eligible voters can register in person through Election Day. Voters who register after the mail/online registration deadline will cast provisional ballots. During early voting (Sept. 18-Oct. 31), voters can register at registrar's offices or early voting locations. Election Day registration occurs at polling places. More information here.

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.