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 new 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!

The N.C. Constitution now specifies that a person “born in the U.S. or naturalized” is entitled to vote. At the end of your ballot is this question: Do you want to change the wording to say “only a citizen of the U.S.” is entitled to vote? YES or NO

  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.  Follow the directions very carefully.  Act early and allow for slow mail. See ncvoter.org/absentee-ballots.
  1. Bring an acceptable photo ID like a N.C. driver’s license; it’s okay if the address is out of date. Many student IDs are good. 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; or vote curbside in a car.
  4. For questions about how to vote, go to ncvoter.org, call the hotline 888-867-8683.

Learn about the various types of accessible voting equipment: