Did You Move or Have You Changed Your Name?

You may update your information (name, address) online, in person at the Office of Elections, or by mail by completing a new voter registration application.

Need to Cancel Your Registration?

You may cancel your voter registration by printing this form and submitting it to the Richmond City Office of Elections either by mail, e-mail, fax, or in person.

Same Day Registration (SDR)

Same Day Registration allows eligible voters to register and vote on the same day, even if they missed the regular registration deadline. This option is available during early voting and on Election Day.

Why Same Day Registration Matters

• Allows eligible voters who miss the registration deadline to still participate

• Helps voters who recently moved or need to update their information

• Reduces barriers and supports voter participation

How Same Day Registration Works

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Same Day Registration available in Virginia?

Yes. Beginning with the 2022 General Election, Virginia law allows eligible voters to register and vote up to and including Election Day.

How is this different from previous registration rules?

Previously, voter registration closed 21 days before an election. Same Day Registration allows registration during this period, with certain requirements.

What is a provisional ballot?

A provisional ballot is used when a voter’s registration cannot be immediately verified. These ballots are reviewed after Election Day before being counted.

What happens after I cast a provisional ballot?

Voters may attend the Electoral Board meeting where ballots are reviewed, but attendance is not required.

Who can use Same Day Registration?

Any eligible voter may use Same Day Registration. Voters updating a registration from another Virginia locality may be eligible to vote a non-provisional ballot.

When and where can I use Same Day Registration?

Same Day Registration is available after October 15.

How do I find my polling place?

To find your polling place, visit the precincts page and use the Voter Precinct tool to look up your polling place by entering your current address.

Anyone convicted of a felony in Virginia automatically loses their civil rights – the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for office, become a public notary, and carry a firearm. The Constitution of Virginia gives the Governor the sole discretion to restore civil rights, not including firearm rights. Individuals seeking restoration of their civil rights are encouraged to contact the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office.

To be eligible for restoration of civil rights, an individual must be free from any term of incarceration resulting from felony convictions. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office works with the Department of Corrections to identify individuals who have been released and may be eligible to have their rights restored.

If you have questions, or if you would like to check to see if your civil rights have been restored, please contact the Secretary of the Commonwealth at the following website (www.restore.virginia.gov), or you can call the office at (804) 692-0104.

Citizens may also register to vote at the following Virginia state agency entities:

• Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Departments of Health
• Game and Inland Fisheries
• Mental Health
• Military recruitment offices
• Rehabilitative Services
• Rights of Virginians with Disabilities Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
• Social Services Department
• Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
• Visually Handicapped

You or your organization may conduct a voter registration drive at public locations within the community. Our office will be happy to advise you in planning a successful drive and answering any questions you might have. All individuals or organizations requesting twenty-five (25) or more voter registration applications must register and complete certified training provided by the Department of Elections.

Don’ts for Voter Registration Drives

1. Do not intentionally solicit multiple registrations from any one person or seek to re-register a voter whose registration is current. Violating this is a Class 5 felony.
2. Do not communicate false information to a registered voter, including misleading information about their registration status. This is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
3. Do not complete or accept applications from individuals who you know are ineligible to vote, such as felons whose rights have not been restored or nonresidents of Virginia.
4. Do not accept applications from anyone using a fictitious name or alias. Doing so is considered election fraud, a Class 5 felony.
5. Do not persuade a voter to provide false information on their voter registration application. This may constitute a felony.
6. Do not destroy, alter, or change a completed registration application. Destroying or falsifying an application is prohibited and may lead to criminal penalties.
7. Do not pre-populate the registration blanks on an application unless directed by the applicant. Third parties are not allowed to fill in required applicant information.
8. Do not refuse to provide a registration application based on race, religion, or political affiliation. Discrimination in registration drives is a violation of federal law and can endanger your organization's tax-exempt status.
9. Do not misuse or disclose personal information from a voter registration application, especially Social Security numbers. Unauthorized disclosure or fraudulent use of personal information is a crime.
10. Do not bribe, threaten, coerce, or intimidate voters into registering to vote. This is prohibited under both state and federal law.
11. Do not write or attach anything to the voter registration application related to candidates or ballot measures.
12. Do not charge anyone for a registration application or for assistance in completing one. This is explicitly prohibited under federal law.