The Wake County Board of Elections is reminding residents the voter registration deadline is just one week away on October 14. Anyone wishing to make their voice heard in the November General Election should not delay ensuring they can vote in the upcoming federal, state and local races.

“If you have moved since the last time you voted, now is the time to update your voter registration. Even if you think your voter registration is up to date, it’s always a good idea to verify your information online,” said Gary Sims, director of the Wake County Board of Elections. “It takes just a couple of minutes, and it helps make sure everything goes smoothly on Election Day.”

To register or update your voter information, you need to fill out a one-page form. The signed form must be:

• Postmarked by October 14 and mailed to Wake County Board of Elections, P.O. Box 695, Raleigh, N.C. 27602;
• Delivered to the Wake County Board of Elections Office at 1200 N. New Hope Road in Raleigh by 5 p.m. on October 14;
• Printed and signed, scanned or photographed, and emailed to voter@wake.gov by 5 p.m. on October 14;
• Faxed to 919-231-5737 by 5 p.m. on October 14; or
• You can also register or update your information at any Wake County Public Library by 5 p.m. on October 14.

If you have a valid North Carolina Driver License or identification card from the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, you can also register to vote or update your information on the DMV’s website. This is a free and stand-alone service of the DMV.

Find more information about voting and upcoming elections at ReadyToVote.com.

About Wake County Board of Elections
The Wake County Board of Elections is responsible for conducting all elections held in the county. The Board establishes election precincts and voting sites; appoints and trains Precinct Officials; prepares and distributes ballots and voting equipment; certifies ballots cast in elections and investigates any voting irregularities.

The Wake County Board of Elections also maintains voter registration and voting records for more than 809,000 voters. To learn more about Wake County Board of Elections, follow us on Twitter and Facebook or contact us at 919-404-4040.