Frequently Asked Questions
1. Am I already registered?
The Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) website maintains a centralized database of state-wide voter registration and election related data. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections site to look up your registration status. State Election & Registration Information System
2. How do I register?
The Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) website maintains a centralized database of state-wide voter registration and election related data. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections site to register. State Election & Registration Information System
3. Where do I vote?
The Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) website maintains a centralized database of state-wide voter registration and election related data. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections site to look up your polling place.
State Election & Registration Information System
4. When do I vote?
6 am - 7 pm
5. What if I'm not available to vote on Election Day? (Absentee Voting)
Absentee voting provides a means for qualified voters to participate in upcoming elections even though they may not be able to go to the polls on election day. Absentee voting in person begins at least 45 days before most elections and ends for in-person absentee voters on the Saturday before the election.
Absentee Voting
6. What is on my ballot?
The Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) website maintains a centralized database of state-wide voter registration and election related data. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections site to look up what will be on your ballot. State Election & Registration Information System
7. What are acceptable IDs for voting in Virginia?
See Acceptable Forms of Identification
8. When is the next election?
See Calendar of Elections
9. Where can I find more information?
Visit the Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) site for more voter information. Voter Information
The Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) website maintains a centralized database of state-wide voter registration and election related data. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections site to look up your registration status. State Election & Registration Information System
2. How do I register?
The Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) website maintains a centralized database of state-wide voter registration and election related data. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections site to register. State Election & Registration Information System
3. Where do I vote?
The Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) website maintains a centralized database of state-wide voter registration and election related data. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections site to look up your polling place.
State Election & Registration Information System
4. When do I vote?
6 am - 7 pm
5. What if I'm not available to vote on Election Day? (Absentee Voting)
Absentee voting provides a means for qualified voters to participate in upcoming elections even though they may not be able to go to the polls on election day. Absentee voting in person begins at least 45 days before most elections and ends for in-person absentee voters on the Saturday before the election.
Absentee Voting
6. What is on my ballot?
The Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) website maintains a centralized database of state-wide voter registration and election related data. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections site to look up what will be on your ballot. State Election & Registration Information System
7. What are acceptable IDs for voting in Virginia?
See Acceptable Forms of Identification
8. When is the next election?
See Calendar of Elections
9. Where can I find more information?
Visit the Virginia Department of Elections (formerly SBE) site for more voter information. Voter Information