To register to vote in Virginia, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Virginia, at least 18 years old by the next general election, have had voting rights restored if convicted of a felony, and have had capacity restored by court order if declared mentally incapacitated.

Anyone convicted of a felony in Virginia automatically loses their civil rights - the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for office, become a notary public and carry a firearm. The Constitution of Virginia gives the Governor the sole discretion to restore civil rights, not including firearm rights. 

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Virginia law requires you to show one acceptable ID to vote.

You can show any of the following IDs to vote:

• Voter confirmation documents
• Virginia driver’s license*
• Virginia DMV-issued photo ID
• United States passport
• Employer-issued photo ID
• Student ID issued by any community college or university located in the United States
• Other U.S. or Virginia government-issued photo ID
• Tribal enrollment or other tribal photo ID
• Virginia Voter Photo ID card
• A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document containing the name and address of the voter

* Your DMV license may be used at any time. Virginia law permits an expired DMV license to be used for voting purposes.

Can I vote if I forget my ID?

Yes! If you get to your polling place without acceptable ID, you can sign an ID statement affirming your identity, you will be able to vote a regular ballot.

If you do not sign an ID statement to affirm your identity you may vote a provisional ballot. You will be provided instructions to ensure your vote will count.