Your Power, Your Ballot
 

I want to register to vote.

 

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:

  1. ONLINE through the Division of Motor Vehicles (must have NC Drivers License or DMV approved ID).
  2. 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
  3. 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.
      See the video I Want To Register and Vote In One Stop.

      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.