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Voter Information & Registration
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Power.
Whether you’re registering for the first time, updating your information, or exploring different ways to cast your ballot, this page connects you with the tools you need to take part in elections with confidence. Voting is a key civic responsibility that helps shape local priorities, community leadership, and the future we all share. Use these resources to register, check your status, understand ID requirements, and take an active role in the decisions that matter.
Register or Update Your Voter Registration
To vote in North Carolina elections, you must be registered with your current legal name and address. Whether you’re registering for the first time, updating your information, or checking your status, Pitt County offers several convenient options to help you stay election-ready. You must register at least 25 days before Election Day to vote in the upcoming election. If you miss the deadline, you can still register and vote during the early voting period using same-day registration.
Ways to Register or Update
- Online: If you have a valid NC driver’s license or DMV-issued ID, you can register or update your voter information online.
Go to the NC DMV Online Voter Registration Tool - By Mail: Complete the official NC Voter Registration Application and return to the Pitt County Board of Elections.
Download the North Carolina Voter Registration Application Now - In Person: You can also register or update your information at the Pitt County Board of Elections office, DMV, DSS, public libraries, or other authorized locations.
Check Your Registration Status
If you’re unsure whether you’re registered or need to update your information, the NC Voter Search Tool can help. You only need to register or make changes if you:
- Are not currently registered to vote
- Have changed your name
- Have moved
- Wish to update your party affiliation
- Did not respond to a confirmation mailing from the Board of Elections and have not voted in two federal elections or contacted the office since the notice
Understanding Party Affiliation
When you register to vote, you will be asked to choose a party affiliation. You may select any of the following:
- Democratic Party
- Green Party
- Libertarian Party
- Republican Party
- Unaffiliated (no party affiliation)
Primary Participation
Your party affiliation determines which political primary you may vote in. Voters registered as Unaffiliated may choose a Democratic, Libertarian, or Republican ballot during partisan primaries.
Changing Your Affiliation
Voters may update their party affiliation through the regular registration deadline, which is 25 days before Election Day. Candidates who plan to file for office must change their affiliation at least 90 days before filing.
Seventeen-year-olds who will turn 18 by the next General Election may vote in partisan primaries but only for primary candidates. In General Elections, voters may choose any candidate within their districts, regardless of party affiliation.
Find Your Registration & Voting Information
The NC Voter Search Tool provides quick access to important voting information. You can use it to:
- Confirm your voter registration status
- Find your polling place and voting districts
- View your sample ballot (when available)
- Review your voting history
To begin, enter your first and last name. You can narrow your results by adding your birth year or selecting your county, which helps make your search more accurate.
Explore the NC Voter Search Tool
If you experience issues using the NC Voter Search website, please contact the NC State Board of Elections for assistance.
Call: 866-522-4723 or Email: elections.sboe@ncsbe.gov
This information is provided by the NC State Board of Elections.
Voter ID Overview
North Carolina requires most voters to show a photo ID when voting in person or by mail. Accepted IDs include driver licenses, state-issued ID cards, certain student or employee IDs, and other approved government or military IDs. Voters who do not have an ID can still cast a ballot by completing a reasonable impediment form or by using one of the available exceptions.
Residents are encouraged to review the full list of acceptable IDs and options for voting without an ID.