Online Voter Registration Now Available for Virginians

By Sharon McLoone

The State Board of Elections and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles have partnered to launch online voter registration, which began Tuesday.

Eligible Virginia citizens can now submit online a voter registration application or update their registration information.

Citizens must provide their Virginia DMV customer identifier number, which is displayed on DMV-issued identification cards or driver’s licenses. Citizens who do not have a Virginia DMV customer identifier may complete the registration application online, but will be required to print and return the completed application to their appropriate local voter registration office, according to the State Board of Elections.

All voter registration application submissions are subject to review and approval by a local general registrar.

Citizens will be notified directly via mail by the local voter registration office once an application has been processed.

Voters will be mailed a new or updated voter registration card when the appropriate general registrar accepts the application or update. Additional information is available at SBE’s website.

Do you plan to use this service and do you think Virginians should be allowed to vote online? Tell us in the comments.