NCBOE Registration Changes Clarification

Who Can Register on Election Day?

Most would-be voters are not eligible to register and vote on Election Day. Eligible would-be voters who become naturalized U.S. citizens or whose rights of citizenship are restored after serving a felony sentence ahead of Election Day, but after the regular voter registration deadline, may register and vote during early voting or on Election Day.

Did You Miss the Civilian Voter Registration Deadline?

Individuals who are not registered to vote in a county may register at early voting sites during the early voting period. After registering, the newly registered voter can immediately vote at that same site. This process is called “same-day registration.” When you check in to vote at an early voting site, you may also update your name or address within the same county if necessary. Learn more at Register in Person During Early Voting.

https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering/how-register

Voter Registration Deadline

The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina is 25 days before Election Day.*
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 PRIMARY ENDS FEB 6TH
Read more: Voter Registration Deadlines.

Find details about the next election: Upcoming Election.
If you missed the voter registration deadline, you may still be able to register and vote or make changes (except for party affiliation) to your voter registration and vote during the early voting period.
Find out more: Register in Person During Early Voting.

*The deadline differs for military and overseas citizens.

https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering/how-register/voter-registration-deadlines
Civilian Voter Registration Deadline

The civilian voter registration deadline in North Carolina is 25 days before Election Day.

Mail-in Voter Registration Applications

Your county board of elections must receive your completed application, postmarked by the voter registration deadline and received no later than 20 days before a primary or election.
More:
https://www.ncsbe.gov/