Registering to Vote in Virginia
Who can register to vote?
- You must be a citizen of the United States of America
- You must be a resident of Virginia
- You must be at least 18 years of age by the next general election
- If you have been convicted of a felony, your voting rights must be restored and you must provide proof of restoration
- You must NOT BE currently judged by a Circuit Court to be mentally incompetent
How do I register to vote?
Registering to vote is a uniform procedure statewide. You must complete a Virginia Voter Registration Application or a National Voter Registration Application. Forms are accepted in person or by mail. You may:
Registering to vote is a uniform procedure statewide. You must complete a Virginia Voter Registration Application or a National Voter Registration Application. Forms are accepted in person or by mail. You may:
- Complete the Virginia Voter Registration Application and mail it in.
- Apply in person at the Registrar's Office located in the Amherst Courthouse Complex - 113 Taylor St - 1st Floor - Amherst, VA.
- Apply online by visiting The Virginia Department of Elections.
You can also pick up a Voter Registration Application from one of the following locations around the County:
| Amherst County Public Library | 382 S. Main St | Amherst, VA 24521 |
| Amherst County Public Library (Madison Heights) | 200 River James | Madison Heights, VA 24572 |
| Amherst County Treasurer's Office | 100 Goodwin St | Amherst, VA 24521 |
| Amherst County Commissioner of the Revenue | 100 Goodwin St | Amherst, VA 24521 |
Once you've completed filling out the form you can mail it to:
Voter Registration Office
PO Box 550
Amherst, Virginia 24521
