FAQ

Check in about a minute on the NC State Board of Elections’ official Voter Search: enter your first and last name (adding your birth year or “Mecklenburg” narrows the results). It shows whether you’re registered, your party, your polling place, and your districts.

If you don’t find yourself, or something looks wrong, contact the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections at 704-336-2133.

On Election Day, your polling place depends on your address. Look it up on the NC State Board of Elections’ official Voter Search.

During early voting (Thursday, October 15 through 3 p.m. Saturday, October 31), you can vote at any early voting site in your county. The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections lists every site with its address and hours.

Bring a photo ID. North Carolina voters are asked to show one when they check in, whether early or on Election Day. Most people use a driver’s license; a U.S. passport, a state ID from the NCDMV, a military or veterans ID, and approved student or government-employee IDs also work, among others. See the full list, including how expired IDs are treated, on the NC State Board of Elections’ Voter ID page.

No ID? You can still vote. You can fill out an ID Exception Form and vote a provisional ballot, or, if you just forgot your ID, bring it to the county elections office by noon on the fifth business day after Election Day (details). Registered voters can also get a free voter photo ID from the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections; no documents are needed.

Registering during early voting? Same-day registration requires proof of where you live, such as a North Carolina driver’s license, or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document with your name and address (full list).