To vote in North Carolina, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Live in the county of registration, and have resided there for at least 30 days prior to the date of the election;
- Be at least 18 years old, or will be by the date of the general election. Sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds may pre-register to vote. Seventeen-year-olds may vote in a primary election if they will be 18 at the time of the general election;
- Not be incarcerated for a felony conviction. As of July 2022, those with felony convictions who are not incarcerated but are on probation or parole are eligible to vote. For more information, click here.
For more information, see the North Carolina State Board of Elections Qualifications to Vote page.