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The General Registrar's office: Registers all eligible citizens to vote • Conducts all federal, state, municipal elections and primaries under the guidance of the Electoral Board in accordance with Federal and State laws • Maintains accurate registration and election records • Coordinates the filing of local candidates (City Council, School Board, Constitutional Offices, and Director of Soil and Water Conservation)

Are You Ready To Vote!

Did you know that you can……..Register to vote, access your Virginia voter record to update your registration, apply to vote absentee, and view your polling place, election district, absentee ballot status and voting history, all in one place ? Log on to the Virginia Voter Information Citizen Portal.

If you require in-person assistance, please call 757-277-9797 for further instructions.

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Update Voter Registration

What If I Have Moved or Changed My Name?

To remain a qualified registered voter, the law requires you to notify your local registration office of any change in your name or address. You may change your information (name and/or address):

Online
In person at our office
DMV
Any Chesapeake Library
By mail by completing a new voter registration application
- If mailed, Voter Registration Applications or changes of address/name must be postmarked no later than the deadline specified for each election.
By completing the back of your voter registration card

Please be sure you have signed the card.