Frequently Asked Questions

One option is to fill out the Voter Registration Application (located on the Elections page under FORMS). You can deliver the completed Voter Registration Application either in person at the elections office located at 160 Mallard St. in Kenansville or you can mail it to P.O. Box 975, Kenansville, NC 28349.   The other option is to fill out the Voter Registration Application online at: www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/voter-registration-application.aspx. Voter registration information can not be updated over the phone.

A person in possession of a Power of Attorney is NOT permitted to apply for a voter registration, to vote in person, or to vote by absentee by mail for the individual. 

If mailed, the Voter Registration Application must be postmarked at least 25 days prior to the election. If hand delivered, the Voter Registration Application must be received at the Board of Elections office by 5:00 PM at least 25 days prior to the election.  

No. Voters can not change their registered party affiliation once the voter registration deadline has passed for the election. All party affiliation changes must be done by submitting a completed Voter Registration Application to the elections office at least 25 days prior to the election.  

You can request a copy of you voter card by contacting the Board of Elections office by phone, in person, or by mail. 

No. All new registration and address updates to an existing registration require mail verification to ensure that the voter resides at the registered address. Once a completed Voter Registration is received by the Board of Elections office, it will be processed by the staff and you should receive your voter card within 2-3 weeks.

Voters that are registered in Duplin County by the voter registration deadline can request an absentee ballot through the elections office or online through the Absentee Portal on the State Board of Elections website. To request an absentee through the Board of Elections office, complete an Absentee Request Form and return it to the office located at 160 Mallard Street in Kenansville or mail it to P.O. Box 975, Kenansville, NC 28349 by the absentee request deadline. You can access the absentee request form and the online absentee portal www.ncsbe.gov/voting/vote-mail. You can also contact the elections office to mail you an absentee request form or you can fill one out in person at the elections office.   Absentee ballot requests can NOT be submitted over the phone or by email.

You can contact the Board of Elections office for information or you can visit the State Board of Elections website at www.ncsbe.gov/candidates.