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P.O. Box 922, 24450
540-462-3700
fax: 540-463-5310
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VOTER REGISTRAR
VIRGINIA VOTER
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Can I register to vote in Virginia?
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When can I register?
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Can I register by mail?
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What information do I need to register?
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Do I have to state my political party preference?
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Do I have to register for each election?
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What should I do if I change my name or address after I register?
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Can I transfer my registration from another state to Virginia?
Can I register to vote in Virginia?
Yes, if you are a U.S. Citizen, your home is in Virginia, and you are 18 or older. If you will be 18 by the next general election, you can register when you are 17. If you have been convicted of a felony, or if you have been declared mentally incapacitated by a circuit court, you must first have your voting rights restored. [top]
When can I register?
You can register at any time. To vote in a general or primary election, you must register at least 29 days prior to the election. To vote most special elections, you must register at least 13 days before the election. [top]
Where can I register?
1. In person at the
Voter Registrar Office
City Hall, 300 East Washington Street
(540) 462-3706 phone; (540) 463-5310 fax
e-mail: votelex@ci.lexington.va.us
Hours:
January-July:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
August - December:
Weekdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.2. At Department of Motor Vehicles
The application for a new or renewal of drivers license includes the application to register to vote. Complete the form, and DMV will forward it to the Voter Registrar. [top]
Can I register by mail?
Yes, the postcard registration application is available at most public libraries and information centers. Call or e-mail the Lexington Voter Registrar for information on where applications are available or to have an application mailed to you.
You may download the Virginia Voter Registration Application.
You can also download the National Registration Application from the Federal Elections Commission website. The federal and state voter registration forms are PDF files and require Adobe Acrobat Reader. [top]
What information do I need to register?
You must give under oath your full legal name and current home address, your birth date, your social security number, and the address where you were last registered to vote, if any. [top]
Do I have to state my political party preference?
No, Virginia does not register voters by political party. [top]
Do I have to register for each election?
No, your registration remains valid unless you change your address. [top]
What should I do if I change my name or address after I register?
If you have moved within your local Virginia jurisdiction or changed your name, you must notify the Lexington Voter Registrar in writing of your new address or name. You may mail your voter card with change of information to the Voter Registrar. Or, you may complete a new application at the Office of Voter Registration or at Department of Motor Vehicles. Voters already registered in Virginia who move to another Virginia jurisdiction must complete a new application form to update their address.
Once you complete the new application, or the registrar receives notice of your address or name change, she will send you a new registration card with your new polling place information.
If you move outside of Virginia, you are no longer eligible to vote in Virginia, and you must register to vote in your new state. [top]
Can I transfer my registration from another state to Virginia?
No, you must register to vote in Virginia, and the Registrar will cancel your previous registration. [top]