Arlington County Republican Committee Mark Kelly, Chairman

Registering to vote

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

Registration deadlines for 2008:
  • For Feb. 12 Presidential primary: Register by Mon., Jan. 14, at 5 pm
  • For June 10 primary election: Register by Mon., May 12, at 5 pm
  • For Nov. 4 general election: Register by Mon., Oct. 6, at 5 pm

Registering in person:

You may register to vote at these locations in Arlington:
  • County Voter Registration Office
    Where: County Office Bldg., Suite 320
            2100 Clarendon Blvd. (near Court House - see map)
    When: Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 5 pm
    Phone: 703-228-3456
  • Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles
    Where: 4150 S. Four Mile Run Dr. (near Walter Reed Dr. - 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 Arlington:
  • County Office Building and other county offices
  • County library branches
  • Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles offices

You may also obtain a registration form:

  • from the County Voter Registration Office (call 703-228-3456 or email
  • from the Arlington Republican Party (call 703-685-2488)
  • by downloading the form and printing it.

Within 30 days after registering, you should receive a Voter ID card in the mail from the County, 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.

More information on registering to vote is available online from the County Voter Registration Office and the Virginia State Board of Elections.

Want help with voter registration?
Contact the Arlington Republican Party at 703-685-2488, or by email at .

Keep it current

If you have changed your address or your name, you'll need to update your registration information. If you've moved from outside Arlington, submit a new voter registration form. If you've moved within Arlington, complete the change-of-information form on the back of your voter ID card, or download the change of address form, and send it to the County Voter Registration Office (County Office Bldg. #320, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington 22201).

More information on updating your registration is available online from Arlington County and the State Board of Elections.