The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina is 25 days before election day, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). This means that for the November 3 general election, you can register until October 9 at 5:00 pm. This applies whether you register online, by mail, or in person at an office.

For military voters and citizens abroad, the deadline to register and request an absentee ballot is the day before the election. For the November 2026 general election, this date is November 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

If you miss the deadline to register to vote, you may still be able to register and vote, or make changes (except to party affiliation) to your voter registration during the early voting period, from October 15 to 31, 2026.

Where to register to vote

Online, through the North Carolina DMV portal, if you have a driver's license or state ID: Current customers of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) can file a online voter registration application .

More information:  Complete your online registration through the DMV .

Note: Certain agencies, including the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), are required to offer voter registration services.

More information:  National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) .

By mail, by sending the signed application to your county's Board of Elections.

• Please fill out the corresponding form below and send it by mail:
  • North Carolina voter registration application in English (Fillable PDF) .
  • North Carolina voter registration application in Spanish (Fillable PDF) .
  • More information:  Complete your registration by mail .
• Note: The federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) allows certain voters an expedited means to register and vote by mail.
  • For more information: Military and overseas voting .

• In person, at your county's Board of Elections. Here you can find the address.
  
  You can also register and vote at the same time, during early voting, from October 15 to 31, at any of the early voting centers in your county.

Voter registration by mail: What you should know

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 20 at 5:00 pm, that is, the second Tuesday before election day.

What are the dates I should keep in mind?

These are some other key dates you should mark on your calendar:

• From October 15 to 31, 2026, early voting periods.
• The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 20, 2026, until 5 pm.
• For military voters and citizens abroad, the deadline to register and request their ballot is November 2, 2026.
• November 3rd is the day of the general elections.

Official resources for voting in North Carolina

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Until when can I register to vote for the November 2026 general election in North Carolina?

by Emilia Rivadeneira, Enlace Latino NC
August 31, 2026

Enlace Latino NCAugust 31, 2026 The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina is 25 days before election day, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). This means that for the general elections on November 3rd, you can register until October 9th at 5:00 pm This applies whether you register online, by mail, or in person at an office. For military voters and citizens abroad, the deadline to register and request an absentee ballot is the day before the election. For the November 2026 general elections, this date is November 2, 2026 until 5:00 pm If you miss the deadline to register to vote, you may still be able to register and vote, or make changes (except to party affiliation) to your voter registration during the early voting period, from October 15 to 31, 2026. Where to register to vote Online, through the North Carolina DMV portal, if you have a driver's license or state ID: Current customers of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) can submit an online voter registration application . More information: Complete your online registration through the DMV . Note: Certain agencies, including the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), are required to offer voter registration services. More information: National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) . By mail, by sending the signed application to your county's Board of Elections. Please fill out the corresponding form below and send it by mail: North Carolina Voter Registration Application in English (Fillable PDF). North Carolina voter registration application in Spanish (fillable PDF). More information: Complete your registration by mail . Note: The federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) allows certain voters an expedited means to register and vote by mail. For more information: Military and overseas voting . In person, at your county's Board of Elections. Here you can find the address. You can also register and vote at the same time, during early voting, from October 15 to 31, at any of the early voting centers in your county. Voter registration by mail: What you should know The deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 20 at 5:00 pm, that is, the second Tuesday before election day. Remember : If you submit your registration application by mail, it must be postmarked at least 25 days before the election. If it does not have a postmark or the date is illegible, the election office must receive it no later than October 20, 2026, or October 14, 2026. What are the dates I should keep in mind? These are some other key dates you should mark on your calendar: From October 15 to 31, 2026, early voting periods. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 20, 2026, until 5 pm. 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