Pre-18 voter registration in

By Mail: ID Requirements

When submitting your application by mail in Virginia, you are required to provide your full Social Security number, if you have one.

By Mail: Eligibility Requirements

To register in Virginia you must:

be a United States citizen

be a Virginia resident (if you come to Virginia for temporary purposes and intend to return to another state, you are not considered a resident for voting purposes)

be 18 years old (if you are 17 years old and will be 18 years years old at the next general election, you can register in advance and vote in any intervening primary or special election)

not be registered and plan to vote in another state

have your right to vote restored if convicted of a felony

not currently be declared mentally incompetent by a court of law

By Mail: New Voter Instructions

If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing your registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote or provide a copy of your ID when you submit your application. Proof of identification includes current and valid photo identification or current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here.

Online Instructions

To register online in Virginia, you need your full Social Security number and either a Virginia driver’s license or Virginia state ID number. If you don’t have a Virginia-issued ID or Social Security number, you can still register by mail or in person.

More information here.