North Carolina (NC)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: NC driver's license or NCDMV ID number, or last 4 of SSN. If neither, check the box on the form; must present alternative ID (photo ID from any business, government, or nonprofit including student ID, or a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document with name and address).

To Vote: Photo ID required

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

One-stop early voting begins 19 days before election, with same-day registration.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

No-excuse absentee voting available by request.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon completion of sentence, including probation, parole, and post-release supervision.

Documentation Needed

• Valid photo ID
• Proof of residency for same-day registration

Sources

• North Carolina Official Election Website
• Vote.org - North Carolina