Virginia (VA)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: Full 9-digit Social Security Number required (mandatory; application denied without it). VA driver's license number also requested but SSN is the primary identifier. Virginia is one of five states requiring the full SSN, mandated by the state constitution.

To Vote: Acceptable ID required (photo or non-photo); free voter ID available

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.

In-person early voting available at registrar offices 45 days before election.

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 for all registered voters.

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 not automatically restored. Must apply to the governor for restoration after completion of sentence.

Documentation Needed

• Valid ID (photo or non-photo accepted)
• Proof of residency for same-day registration

Sources

• Virginia Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Virginia