How to register to vote in Virginia

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Friday, March 6, 2026

Prior to the statewide primary in August, Virginia is holding a special redistricting referendum on April 21. The regular deadline to register for that referendum is April 14. Afterward, in-person same-day registration is available at an early voting location or a voter's designated polling location on Election Day.

Key links

General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

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.

Last updated Mar. 6, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.