​Qualifications to Register to Vote

In order to register you must be:

• a U.S. citizen; and
  
• a resident of North Carolina and Mecklenburg County for 30 days; and
  
• at least 18 years old.
• An individual may pre-register up to two years before their 18^th birthday.
• An individual who is 17 years old may vote in any primary associated with a general election that will occur after that individual turns 18.
  
  

You must not be:

• Serving a sentence for a felony conviction (including probation or parole).
  If a prospective voter has been convicted of a felony, his/her citizenship rights must be restored.
  More information on voting rights for those in the North Carolina criminal justice system.
  
  

Download the Registration Application - send the signed, completed form to our office:

Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
PO Box 31788
Charlotte, NC 28231
fax: 704-343-0537 *
voterregistration@mecklenburgcountync.gov *

* change of name and address only. New registrations and party changes must be mailed or hand delivered.

Requirements for removal from the voter registration rolls:

To remove your name from the Mecklenburg County voter registration rolls:

Please download and complete the Cancellation of Voter Registration Form.

To remove a near relative's name due to death:

 Please download and complete the ​Notifica​​​tion of Deceased Voter Form.