Voter Registration Information
Anyone may register to vote in Guilford County if they are:
- A citizen of the United States
- A person 18 years of age by the date of the next general election
- A legal resident of Guilford County 30 days by the date of the next election
- Not serving a sentence for a felony conviction (including probation, parole, or post-release supervision).
Individuals must register or re-register if they:
- Have never registered in Guilford County
- Have had their Guilford County voter registration canceled because they moved out of the county
- Have been convicted of a felony and have had citizenship rights restored.
For more information or questions concerning voter registration information, visit https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/board-of-elections/voter-information or call the Guilford County Board of Elections office at 336-641-3836.
Notice About Photo ID Requirement for Voting
Voters will now be asked to present a valid photo identification when voting in person. If you do not have a valid photo ID card, you may obtain one from your county board of elections prior to the election through the end of the early voting period.
If you do not have a valid photo ID card on Election Day, you may still vote and have your vote counted by signing an affidavit of reasonable impediment (or “Photo ID Exception Form”) as to why you have not presented a valid photo ID. The Exception Form can also be used if you have a religious objection to being photographed or are a victim of a recently declared natural disaster.
As an alternative, if you don’t have your ID when you vote, you can still vote and then bring your valid photo ID to your county board of elections by 5 p.m. on the ninth day after Election Day (or the sixth day after Election Day for September or October local elections).
If you vote by mail, then you must include a photocopy of a valid photo ID when returning your ballot. You may also complete the Absentee Photo ID Exception Form that is provided with your absentee ballot materials.
A list of all types of ID that can be used for voting is available on the State Board of Elections Voter ID webpage (https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/voter-id).
Ensure your voice is heard by registering to vote in the upcoming election. Access voter registration information and deadlines to participate in shaping the future of our judicial system. Every vote counts in the fight for fairness and equality.