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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NORTH CAROLINA ABSENTEE VOTERS: When you complete and sign the absentee ballot return envelope, you must sign the outside of the ballot return envelope and have a witness complete and sign the witness certification. If you receive assistance marking or mailing the ballot, the assistant must fill out the voter assistant certification. See more information on registering to vote in North Carolina here.
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When is the deadline to register to vote?
See more information on registering to vote in North Carolina here.
| Deadlines for all ways to register in North Carolina |
Online, by mail and in person: Friday, Oct. 9 |
| Can I register to vote and cast my ballot on the same day? |
Yes |
| Can I vote without a photo ID? |
Yes |
Note: North Carolina voters can register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day only for early voting.
Can I vote by mail without an excuse?
Yes, you can vote by mail without an excuse.
See more information on mail ballots for North Carolina here.
| When is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot? |
Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| When do I need to mail my ballot by? |
Must be postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 3 and received by Friday, Nov. 6 |
| Can I drop off my ballot in person? |
Yes |
| Can I vote without a notary or witness? |
NO |
| Can I use COVID-19 as an excuse? | Yes |
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After I vote by mail, can I track my ballot? (Check here) |
Yes |
Can I vote in person before Election Day?
Yes, but only early in-person voting.
See more information on early in person voting for North Carolina here.
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When is the first day I can vote early in person? |
Thursday, Oct. 15 |
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When is the last day I can vote early in person? |
Saturday, Oct. 31 |
Source: NBC News Plan Your Vote Tool