1. Am I registered in Mecklenburg County?

Type in your First Name and Last Name in the blocks above and hit Search.

2. I want to use my parents address as my local residence. Can I register there?

Yes, but if you are registered anywhere else, that registration needs to be canceled.

3. How do I register in Mecklenburg County?

a. You can download a Registration form from our website under Voter Information.

b. You can download a Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) from our website under Voter Information or from http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/onlinefpca.pdf (the U.S. Department of Defense Voting Assistance Program website).

4.How do I change my address?

You can change your address by sending us:

a. A registration form, which you can download from our website under Voter Information.

b. A Federal Postcard Application (FPCA), which you can download from our website under Voter Information or from http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/onlinefpca.pdf (the U.S. Department of Defense Voting Assistance Program website).

5.How do I request an Absentee Ballot?

You may request your absentee Ballot on the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA), which you can download from our website under Voter Information or from http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/onlinefpca.pdf (the U.S. Department of Defense Voting Assistance Program website).

6.How long is a FPCA good for?

The FPCA is good for two (2) federal elections. A request made before the 2006 election will be good for the November election, all 2007 elections and all 2008 elections. A request made in 2007 will be good for all 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 elections, because there will be federal elections in 2008 & 2010.

7. Can I email or fax my request in?

Requests may be faxed, but not emailed. Email can be used to ask general questions, but not for Absentee requests.

8. How can I get information about when elections are going to be held?

We provide that information on our website under Election Information.

9.How can I get information about the Candidates?

You can read the local papers or their websites, local radio and TV websites, contact the local party headquarters or the Candidates themselves. (See the Related Links on our website)