Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Elections
 
Board
State Board of Elections
 
chapter
Voter Registration [1 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Guidance for administration of voter registration by general registrars.
State Authority Va. Code 24.2-103
Federal Authority 42 USC 1973gg-6
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Uniform practices consistent with statutory mandates.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Franchelle Tyson  / ELECT Administrative Program Specialist
Address: 1100 Bank Street First Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: franchelle.tyson@elections.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)864-8901    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2021 Periodic Review Chapter 40 Review of application
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/21/2021.
Repeal of Virginia Photo ID Process
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/27/2020.
Amendment to the Definition of Valid
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/23/2020.
2015 Voter Registration Application Regulation and Form Update
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2016.
Revise Valid Definition
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 08/14/2014 before submission to the Registrar.
Proposed Regulation on Voter Photo Identification Document
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/12/2014.
2013 Periodic Review Voter Registration
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/10/2014.
Overseas voters.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/24/2012.
Applications for Registration and Absentee Ballot Request using the FPCA
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/30/2011.
Applications for Voter Registration, Material Omissions, Affirmation of United States Citizenship
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2011.
Residency for Voter Registration
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/13/2011.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/15/2025 Filed Pending
12/6/2021 Agency Completed Amend
5/15/2013 Agency Completed Amend