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Registering to vote

Each voter must be registered to vote in the City of Alexandria at least 29 days before the election is held. You may register in person or by mail.

Registering in person: You may register to vote at any of the following locations in Alexandria:

• City Elections Office
  Where: 132 N. Royal St. in Old Town (see map)
  When: Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 5 pm
  Phone: 703-838-4050
• City Hall
  Where: 301 King St. (Room 1900) in Old Town (see map)
  When: Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 5 pm.
• City library branches
  Where: Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. in Old Town (see map)
  Where: Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. near Cameron Station (see map)
  Where: Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. in Del Ray (see map)
  When: Mon.-Thu., 9 am - 9 pm; Fri., 9 am - 6 pm; Sat., 9 am - 5 pm
• Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles
  Where: 2681 Mill Rd., Eisenhower Valley (see map)
  When: Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 5 pm; Sat., 8 am - 12 noon

Registering by mail: You may submit your Virginia voter registration form by mail if you prefer. Forms are available at many locations in Alexandria:

• City Hall and many other city offices
• City library branches
• Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles offices

You may also obtain a registration form:

• from the City Elections Office (call 703-838-4050)
• from the Alexandria Republican Party (call 703-823-1801)
• by downloading the form and printing it.

Want help with voter registration?
Contact the Alexandria Republican Party at 703-823-1801, or by email at .

Within 30 days after registering, you should receive a Voter ID card in the mail from the City, showing your address and your voting precinct and polling place. On Election Day, you will be allowed to vote only at the precinct in which you are registered to vote.

Keep it current: If you have changed your address or your name, you'll need to update your registration information. Complete the change-of-information form on the back of your voter ID card and send it to the City Elections Office (132 N. Royal St., Alexandria 22314), or call the Office (703-838-4050).

More information on registering to vote is available from the Alexandria City Elections Office and the Virginia State Board of Elections.