If you’ve never voted before, or if you’ve relocated and are voting in a new state, you can register here. We’re working with Vote.org to make this as easy as possible for you, so don’t fuck it up.

Registered before? Double-check your registration to make sure your registration is still valid.

Only during early voting. But why wait? Do it now! Doitdoitdooooit!

Any North Carolina registered voter qualified to vote in an election may request and receive a mail-in absentee ballot for any election in which absentee voting is allowed. All registered voters may request an absentee ballot for the November 2020 general election.

You need to provide ID information when you apply to vote by mail.

Different states have different request rules, so use this tool to get your request form (even if you don’t have a printer!)

You’ve probably heard that USPS will be handling a high volume of mail and will likely be experiencing delays. That’s why we recommend mailing your ballot by October 20th at the latest if you plan on sending your ballot through USPS. When filling out your ballot, make sure to double-check the instructions to make sure you fill out the ballot correctly. Check to see if your ballot requires using a pen with black or blue ink, a signature on the envelope, any witness requirements and postage, if necessary. County boards of elections will contact voters when there are deficiencies with their absentee ballot. You should provide your phone number or email address on the request form in case the county board needs to contact you. The State Board encourages voters to carefully read and follow the instructions that come with the ballot. The State Board also encourages voters to request and return their absentee ballot as early as possible to ensure time remains to correct any 5 issues. If an issue arises and the voter is unable to successfully cast an absentee ballot, that voter may still vote during the in-person early voting period or on Election Day.

Ballots must be returned to the county board of elections no later than 5 p.m. on Election Day. Alternatively, absentee ballots postmarked before or on Election Day may be received by mail no later than 5 p.m. on the third day following the date of the election.

Ballots may be delivered in person to the county board of elections office or an open early voting site during the early voting period. Only the voter or the voter’s near relative may possess the absentee ballot to return it to the board of elections.You can also return it by commercial courier service (DHL, FedEx, or UPS).

Yes, North Carolina provides ballot tracking.

No, unless It is your first time voting in a federal election in North Carolina. A federal election is when you vote for the President, your Congressional Representative or your Senators.

You need to provide ID information when you apply to vote by mail.

You may still vote in person as long as you did not return your absentee ballot. Your absentee ballot will be spoiled after you vote in person.Do not mail a ballot and also vote in person.

If you’ve requested your ballot, but you still haven’t received it at least 14 days before the election, check the status of your ballot using the tracking website. If your ballot arrives before Election Day, you can deliver your ballot in person to the county board of elections office or an open early voting site during the early voting period. If your ballot does not arrive before Election Day, you may vote in person. Your absentee ballot will be spoiled after you vote in person. Do not mail a ballot and also vote in person.

If you decide to vote in person, early voting is the safest option--lines will be shorter and allow for easier social distancing. Early voting will occur from October 15 - October 31, during which registered voters can vote at any one-stop absentee voting site in the county. Unregistered voters can also register and vote during early voting.

If you are voting on Election Day, wear a mask and keep an appropriate social distance from fellow voters. If you are in line before polls close, do not leave. You legally must be permitted to vote. If you witness any incidents of voter suppression, contact 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

Ok, so if you completed your registration in the past and have voted before, you're all set. If you're a first-time voter or want to finish your registration on Election Day, you will need to bring a photo ID or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck.

As we get closer to in-person early voting, our Make a Plan tool will have up-to-date information from every state on your voting locations (and ballot drop locations).