2M+ North Carolinians
have records.
Most CAN vote.

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Getting the Facts is Simple

How it Works

Learn whether you're eligible to vote under North Carolina law

If eligible, re-register to vote before the deadline

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  • ✅ You’re done serving a felony sentence (including probation/post-release supervision/parole)

    ✅ You only have misdemeanors, juvenile court adjudications, or tribal court convictions

    ❌ You’re still serving a felony sentence

  • ✅ To know whether your conviction was a felony or a misdemeanor

    ✅ To know whether or not you are still on paper

  • ✅ The quiz takes 15 seconds

    ✅ Registration takes just a few minutes

    ✅ Register before North Carolina’s next election deadline

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What to Know

A lot of people with conviction records in North Carolina think they can’t vote—but that’s not always true. We break it down so you know exactly where you stand. Here's what you need to know:

  • Only felony convictions affect your voting rights. Misdemeanors do not. Juvenile court and tribal court sentences also do not affect your voting rights. 

  • As of March 2022, you cannot vote until you have fully completed your felony sentences. This means you cannot vote while on probation, post-release supervision, or parole. 

  • You can vote in jail while awaiting trial, so long as you haven’t lost your voting rights due to a prior felony conviction. 

  • If you were convicted of a felony and have completed your sentence, you must re-register before voting.

  • North Carolina laws apply to North Carolina residents—even if your conviction was in another state.

  • It’s illegal to register to vote if you’re ineligible.

What is No Votes Barred?

We’re a non-partisan campaign helping people with conviction records understand their voting rights quickly, easily, and anonymously. Working in partnership with organizers, advocates, and legal experts, we fight widespread misinformation, educate the public, and empower eligible individuals to reclaim their votes.

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One out of four North Carolinians has an arrest or conviction record.

524%

North Carolina’s prison population has increased by more than 524% since 1975.

52%

Black Carolinians are disproportionately impacted, representing 52% of the prison population but only 23% of the state.

Additional Resources

Look Up Your Case

If you need to find information on your North Carolina court case, check here: North Carolina eCourts Portal

Plan Your Vote

Get Help on Election Day

  • Call for answers to general voting questions, help with polling place issues, or to report voter intimidation:

    • General Nonpartisan Voter Hotline

    • 1-888-OUR-VOTE (1-888-687-8683)

  • A nonpartisan hotline for people with past convictions to get clear answers on voting eligibility and report voter intimidation:

    • Second Chance Voter Support Hotline

    • 1-877-880-VOTE (1-877-880-8683)

  • Request free rides to get a voter ID or to travel to your polling place if you have a disability:

    • Disability Rights NC – 1-888-WEVOTE2

Voter ID Requirements

  • Most North Carolina voters will be asked to show a photo ID when voting in person. Acceptable IDs include a North Carolina driver’s license, state ID card, passport, military ID, or a student/employee ID from an approved institution.

  • If you don’t have an ID, you can still vote by completing an ID Exception Form at the polls.

You can also get help obtaining a free voter ID through the NC State Board of Elections or VoteRiders.

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Disclaimer: All No Votes Barred materials are provided for informational purposes only, intended to help system-impacted voters make informed decisions for themselves, not to advise them about which decisions they should make. It is the responsibility of voters to determine how all applicable laws concerning voter eligibility, registration, and casting a ballot affect them. While these materials were created with a team of qualified attorneys and rights restoration experts, they are not and do not intend to constitute legal advice, nor are they a substitute or supplement to legal advice to address a specific individual’s concerns. We worked diligently to ensure these materials are accurate and complete as of April 2024. However, voting rights change over time and may have changed since publication.