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Voter Registration
The registration deadline for the 2026 General Election is October 9, 2026 at 5pm.
If you are not registered to vote in Caldwell County or you need to update your voter registration there are several options available:
Option 1: If you have a NC Drivers License, Permit or DMV-issued ID, you may register online.
The NC Department of Motor Vehicles has partnered with the NC State Board of Elections to offer free online voter registration for its customers. Any online registrations must be submitted 25 days before an election; applications submitted after 5:00 PM on the registration deadline will not be processed until after the current election.
Option 2: Mail or hand-deliver a completed voter registration form to the Caldwell County Board of Elections.
Please mail any completed voter registration form to
Caldwell County Board of Elections, PO Box 564, Lenoir, NC 28645
Hand-deliver your completed voter registration form to
120 Hospital Ave., Lenoir, NC 28645 (the lower level of the Lenoir Library)
If you do not have access to a printer, registration forms are available at our office.
Option 3: Same-Day Register at an Early Voting Location
If you did not register before the 25-day registration deadline you are ineligible to vote on Election Day or request an Absentee-by-mail ballot; however, you may still register and vote at the same time at one of our Early Voting sites.
When using this method you are required to provide proof of residency by presenting either:
- a current and valid photo ID with your address (driver's license, permit, passport, etc.)
- a government document that shows your name and current address (utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document