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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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Voter Registration Application

You can use the Virginia Voter Registration Application to register for the first time in Virginia or update your registration if you have moved or had a name change.

Apply Online links to external site

Download Virginia Voter Registration Application links to external site

Remember:

When you complete your Virginia Voter Registration Application:

Complete all information blocks. If any information requested does not apply to you, indicate such by writing "NA" in that block
Sign and date the application
Submit your application in advance of any registration deadlines.

To submit your application you can:

Online
Mail
Chesapeake Voter Registration Office
411 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Drop off at our office
Chesapeake Voter Registration Office
411 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322

When can I register to vote?

You can register to vote any time of the year, however, to be eligible to vote in the next election, registration must be completed 21 days prior to that election. See our Voter Registration Deadline information for upcoming deadline information.