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Registration Drive Training

Individuals or organizations requesting 25 or more Voter Registration Applications from the Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) or local voter registration offices must register and complete ELECT certified training. Certification expires each year on June 30 and can be renewed by completing training annually.

Get Certified - Here's How!

1. Complete Training  (choose one):

A. Online Voter Registration Training Interactive Course (rev 4/21/23).

Click the link above to begin a self-paced, online course - available any time, at your convenience!

B. Training Workshop:

Live, virtual, instructor-led training sessions will be offered at the dates/times below.

No pre-registration is required. 

To attend a virtual session, click this link at the designated date/time:  Click HERE to attend! 

   
Date Time
April 25 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
July 2 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
July 9 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
July 11 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Aug. 21 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Aug. 24 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sept. 7 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sept. 10 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sept. 12 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Oct. 3 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

C. Other Options:

  • For instructor led, classroom training at local voter registration offices:  Contact your local voter registration office
  • Organizations with 40+ confirmed participants may request large group training led by ELECT:  Email Tanya Pruett or call 804-864-8931

2. Submit Affidavit (online, after training):

Click here:  Voter Registration Application Request and Affidavit

Please note: Certification expires on June 30th

3. See Your Certification Status:

List of Certified Individuals and Organizations  (updated 5/1/2024) 

To find a name:  Use "CRTL F" or "Command F" (Please allow 24 hours for names to post).

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