Registration
Same-day registration is available
Available during early voting and on Election Day. Check the state site for locations and requirements.
Rule source ↗Your 2026 voting guide November 3
Get ready to vote.
Find your deadline, mail-voting rules, and what to bring to the polls.
Choose where you vote
Select the state where you're registered.
Your state guide
Voting in Virginia.
Regular registration closes
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Register by October 23 to vote a regular ballot. Later in-person registrants may vote a provisional ballot through Election Day.
Voting by mail
No excuse needed
Mail voting is available without stating an excuse. Check Virginia's site to see whether a ballot is sent automatically or must be requested, and when to return it.
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At the polls
Bring accepted identification
Check Virginia's accepted IDs and options if you do not have one.
Rule source ↗These are statewide rules. Local voting details can vary, so confirm your polling place and plan with the official Virginia election office.