Frequently Asked Questions

Are you going to be absent on Election Day or do you prefer to vote via a mailed ballot?
Vote by Mail Application Forms are available at our office and online: (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/absentee-voting/applications/SBE-701-Absentee-Ballot-Application-Rev7-17-long.pdf ) A completed form can be mailed to: General Registrar, PO Box 341, Stanardsville, VA 22973 or emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or dropped by the Voter Registration office at 32 Stanard Street in Stanardsville during business hours. To apply online  for a mailed ballot, visit https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation and click on the “Apply to Vote by Mail” tab.

Do you prefer to vote in person prior to Election Day?

Early Voting begins 45 days prior to an election. For the April 4, 2023, Special Election, the office will be open for Early Voting starting on Friday, February 17, 2023 and ending on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Office hours will be Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 for President's Day. The office will also be open for voting on Saturday, March 25, 2023 and Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 is the last day to vote via Early Voting.

Where will I vote in Greene County on Election Day? 

Upon registering, the Registrar will send you a voter registration letter with the name of the precinct and the location of your polling place. On Election Day you must always vote in the precinct where you are registered. If you are unsure of where to vote, call the Registrar's Office or see below. The below locations are the regular polling places.

Greene County is made up of 4 districts. (Monroe, Ruckersville, Stanardsville and Midway)

Stanardsville and Stanardsville Town Precincts will not be at the regular polling locations for the April 4, 2023 Special Election. See main page for precinct locations.

Monroe District– comprised of both Dyke and Swift Run Precincts

      Dyke Precinct- Dyke Fire Station - 9144 Dyke Road in Dyke
      Swift Run Precinct- Greene Technical Education Center - 10415 Spotswood Trail in
        Stanardsville


      Ruckersville Precinct- Holiday Inn Express - 5920 Seminole Trail in Ruckersville

Stanardsville District - comprised of both Stanardsville and Stanardsville Town Precincts

       Stanardsville Precinct- PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center - 122 Main Street in
         Stanardsville
       Stanardsville Town Precinct- PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center - 122 Main Street in
         Stanardsville

Midway Precinct- Ruckersville Elementary School - 105 Progress Place in Ruckersville

Where can I return my voted ballot?

There is a ballot drop box located inside the Registrar's office to place your voted vote-by-mail ballot. See above for hours of operation.

Who can register to vote in Virginia?
Any United States citizen who resides in Virginia and who will be at least 18 years old by the next general election can register to vote. If you have been convicted of a felony, you must have had your rights restored by the Governor of Virginia before you register to vote. If you have been declared mentally incapacitated by a Circuit Court, you must have had your rights restored by the courts before you register to vote. If you are registered in another state, notify that state to have your name removed from the voter rolls.

How do I register?
An application may be obtained from the Voter Registration Office or online at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/voter-forms/.  Completed applications can be mailed to or dropped off at the Voter Registration Office or register online at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation (You will need your social security number as well as your Virginia Driver’s License number for security purposes in order to complete the online registration.)

How can I find out if I'm registered?
Click on the "Check Registration Status" tab online at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation and follow the prompts. You may also call our office at 434-985-5213 and ask us to verify that your information is accurate.

When may I register?
One may register throughout the year. Voter roll books close on the 21st day preceding a General or Primary Election, or 13 days preceding a Special Election that is held on a day other than in conjunction with a General Election.

Same day registration takes effect on October 18, 2022 for those who missed the deadline. A voter who chooses “Same Day Registration” will vote a provisional ballot.

How frequently do I have to register to vote?
You only need to register to vote once if you remain in Greene County at the same address. If your residence changes within or outside of Greene County or out of the Commonwealth of Virginia, you must register using your new address. Be sure to notify Virginia if you move out of state so your voter registration can be cancelled. If you have not voted in two (2) Federal elections, your name may be purged from the system and you will have to re-register in order to vote.

What if my name changes or I change my address within Greene County?
The quickest way to make changes is by going to https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation.  Follow the prompts in the "Register to Vote” tab. 

When are the polls open on Election Day?
The polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. If you are in the line when the polls close, you will be allowed to vote.

What do I need to bring in order to vote?
Visit this link to see acceptable Voter ID’s: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/voter-id/outreach-materials/documents/Voter-Identification-Chart-Rev-4-28-21.pdf

 

Contact the Voter Registration Department

 

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 341
Stanardsville, VA 22973

 

By Email

Jennifer Lewis-Fowler
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By Phone

434-985-5213
Fax: 434-985-2369

County of Greene

Greene County VirginiaGreene County is a county in central Virginia in the eastern United States. Greene County was established in 1838. Its county seat is Stanardsville.

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  434-985-5201

  Fax: 434-985-3705

  40 Celt Road, Stanardsville, VA 22973


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