The 2022 Primary election is just around the corner. Here’s how you can get prepared to cast your vote: 

In order to register you must be:

• a U.S. citizen; and
• a resident of North Carolina and Mecklenburg County for 30 days; and
• at least 18 years old.
  • An individual may pre-register up to two years before their 18^th birthday.
  • An individual who is 17 years old may vote in any primary associated with a general election that will occur after that individual turns 18.

You must not be:

• Serving a sentence for a felony conviction (including probation or parole).
  If a prospective voter has been convicted of a felony, his/her citizenship rights must be restored.
  More information on voting rights for those in the North Carolina criminal justice system.

Download the Registration Application – send the signed, completed form to our office:

Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
PO Box 31788
Charlotte, NC 28231
fax: 704-343-0537 *
voterregistration@mecklenburgcountync.gov *

* change of name and address only. New registrations must be mailed or hand delivered. 

You can register or update your registration electronically if you have a North Carolina Driver’s license or an Identifcation Card from the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle.  Click here to update register or update electronically.