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1. Who is eligible to register to vote in Virginia?

• Be a resident of Virginia (a person who has come to Virginia for temporary purposes and intends to return to another state is not considered a resident for voting purposes).
• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Be 18 years old (any person who is 17 years old and will be eighteen years of age at the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election).
• Not be registered and plan to vote in another state.
• Not currently declared mentally incompetent by a court of law.
• If convicted of a felony, your right to vote must have been restored
  • If you need to have your rights restored, visit the Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth website for more information.

2. How do I register to vote?

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
• Download Virginia Voter Registration Application (PDF)

Remember

When you complete your Virginia Voter Registration Application:

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

Submit your application

• 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

3. 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.

4. Where can I register to vote in Chesapeake?

Online

Register online at the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal

In Person

Chesapeake Voter Registration Office
411 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm

By Mail

Applications are available at the following sites

• All Chesapeake Public Libraries, including Bookmobile
  • Please note: Chesapeake Public Libraries will accept Virginia Voter Registration Applications at the Reference Desk and forward them to our office.
• Department of Motor Vehicles Offices
• Chesapeake Treasurer's Office, all locations
• Chesapeake Commissioner of Revenue Office, all locations
• Military recruitment offices
• Public assistance agency offices

Mail the application to:
Chesapeake Voter Registration Office
411 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322

5. 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 - 411 Cedar Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
• At a Department of Motor Vehicles Office
• Any Chesapeake Library
• By mail by completing a new voter registration application (PDF)
  • 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.