Early In-Person Voting
All registered voters can vote early without a reason or excuse. Early voting ballots are cast directly into the voting machine, so you can be confident your vote counts.
Voting in the November 5th, 2024 Elections starts on Friday, September 20th and runs through Saturday, November 2nd at the Registrar’s Office at the Fairfax County Government Center, Mount Vernon Government Center, and North County Government Center. Starting Thursday, October 17th, voting will be available at 13 additional locations. Locations and hours are listed below. Select Saturday voting is available.
All Fairfax County voters are eligible to vote early at any location below. Non-Fairfax County voters can check with their local registrar for information about early in-person voting options in their jurisdiction.
Curbside voting is available during early voting: those 65 and older or with a physical disability may vote from their vehicle.
Did you receive a mailed ballot but want to return it in-person? You can drop your completed ballot at any of these locations, during hours of operation. Drop boxes will be available inside each location and will be attended by an Election Officer at all times.
September 20 - November 2
at three Early Vote Centers
Locations & Hours:
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Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Room 251
Weekdays: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturdays (September 21, October 19, October 26, November 2): 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: October 27: 1 pm – 5 pm
Mount Vernon Governmental Center
Weekdays: 1 pm – 7 pm
Saturdays (September 21, October 19, October 26, November 2): 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: October 27: 1 pm – 5 pm
North County Governmental Center
Weekdays: 1 pm – 7 pm
Saturdays (September 21, October 19, October 26, November 2): 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: October 27: 1 pm – 5 pm
October 17 - November 2
at 13 locations across
Fairfax County
Hours:
Weekdays: 1 pm – 7 pm
Saturdays (October 19, October 26, November 2): 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: October 27: 1 pm – 5 pm
Locations:
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Burke Centre Library
Centreville Regional Library
Franconia Governmental Center
Great Falls Library
Herndon Fortnightly Library
Lorton Library/Community Center
Mason Governmental Center
McLean Governmental Center
Jim Scott (Providence) Community Center
Sully Governmental Center
Thomas Jefferson Library
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
West Springfield Governmental Center
ID Requirements
Photo ID is not the only acceptable form of identification. Acceptable forms of identification include a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any other government document containing the name and address of the voter.
Some of the most common forms of identification that are accepted at all locations during early voting and on Election Day are:
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Virginia Driver's License
May be current or expired -
Virginia DMV-issued ID card
May be current or expired - Valid* United States Passport or Passport Card
- Valid* student ID issued by a private or public high school or institution of higher education located in Virginia
- Valid* student ID, containing a photograph, issued by a private or public high school or institution of higher education located in the United States
- Valid* Photo ID issued by the United States or Virginia governments
- Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck containing the name and address of the voter
- Voter ID Card issued by the Department of Elections
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Signed ID Confirmation Statement (available upon request at voting location)
Examples of forms of identification that are not accepted:
- Out-of-state Driver's License
- Membership card from a private organization
- Credit card displaying a photograph
Click here to see a full list of accepted forms of identification.
* “Valid” means the document is genuine and is not expired for more than twelve months, except for a Virginia driver’s license or DMV-issued ID card, for which the expiration date should not be considered when determining its validity.
Problems or Concerns?
Stay at the polling location and call the Voter Protection Hotline
(844) 4VA-VOTE
(844) 482-8683
Or ask a poll observer for assistance.
