How to register to vote in North Carolina

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

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for March 3 primary election

Online Register by Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. local time
By mail Postmarked by Friday, Feb. 6
In person Register by Saturday, Feb. 28
Eligible voters can register at early voting sites during the early voting period (Feb. 12-28). More information here.

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Friday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. local time
By mail Postmarked by Friday, Oct. 9
In person Register by Saturday, Oct. 31
Eligible voters can register at early voting sites during the early voting period (Oct. 15 to 3 p.m. local time on Oct. 31). More information here.

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