The State Board of Elections is updating voter registration records. In August, about 82,000 voters missing a driver’s license, DMV ID, or Social Security number were sent letters asking for this information. To make sure there are no problems on Election Day, the State Board urges voters who get this letter to give their ID numbers using one of the three easy options listed in the letter and on the website. 

See the sample letter sent to voters  (SM)

You now need to show an NC driver’s license or other “acceptable photo ID” to vote with a regular ballot.

Visit NC State Board of Elections (NCSBE) to learn about the voter photo ID requirement in North Carolina, including acceptable photo IDs and the procedure for in-person and absentee by mail voting. Check out NCSBE’s video on the voter photo ID requirement.

In 2020, a top state official won by less than 1 vote per city in N.C. What you do matters!

  1. EARLY VOTING: Oct. 17 to Nov. 2. This is the most popular way to vote; it offers flexible days and places for voting. You can register and vote at the same time at early voting sites. Find them in your county at earlyvotenc.com.
  2.  ELECTION DAY:  Nov. 5, 6:30am – 7:30pm. Vote at your precinct’s designated polling place. Find your polling place and review your personal ballot at myncvote.com.
  3. VOTE BY MAIL:  This is more complicated than in 2020. You will need two witnesses or a notary when you vote. You also have to include a copy of your id or complete the exception form. Follow the directions very carefully.  Act early and allow for slow mail. See ncvoter.org/absentee-ballots.
  4. BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED VOTERS: If you are a blind or visually impaired voter in North Carolina, you may request, mark, and return an accessible absentee ballot online through the NC Absentee Ballot Portal.
  1. Bring an acceptable photo ID like a N.C. driver’s license; it’s okay if the address is out of date. If you don’t have an acceptable ID, you can still vote; ask the poll worker for an ID EXCEPTION FORM. 
  2. Take a list of your candidate choices on paper or on your phone to help you remember. Don’t take photos in the poll; that’s prohibited. 
  3. If you have a disability, you can get help to vote from anyone you choose, except your employer or union agent. If you are unable to enter the voting place without physical assistance due to age or disability you can vote curbside in a car. 
  4. For questions about how to vote, go to the NC State Board of Elections
    For disability related requests call DRNC’s hotline at 888-WEVOTE2 (888-938-6832).

Learn about the various types of accessible voting equipment:

Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens.