Precincts & Voting Information

Who may register to vote?

The criteria are simple. You must be:

  • a US citizen,

  • a resident of North Carolina,

  • 18 years old or older on or before election day

There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote. If you have just moved to Watauga County, you may register to vote as soon as you move into your new home.

How can I register to vote?
In Person:
You may register at the Watauga County Board of Elections on the ground floor of the County Courthouse. You will be asked for your full name, your mailing address and street address, and your date and state of birth. You do not have to have a driver's license to register.

At Motor Vehicles:
You can go to Motor Vehicles and register there. Keep your receipt until you receive confirmation from your local election official. If you do not receive any confirmation, please contact your local election office to verify your voting status.

Get in touch with us!
A complete list of party officers, with contact information, can be accessed through the navigation guide on the left.

Call the local Board of Elections: 265-8061.

What should I do if I've changed my address since I registered?
If you have moved within Watauga County, go to the Watauga County Board of Elections to fill out a change of address form.

Are there deadlines for registration?
Yes: April 11, 2008, for the May 6th primaries. BUT ... new same-day registration laws allow you to both register AND vote at any One-Stop polling place, from April 17 through noon on May 3rd.

How do I vote Absentee?
Contact Board of Elections for absentee ballot request: 828-265-8061.

Where do I vote?

Bald Mountain:
Todd Volunteer Fire Department

Beaver Dam:
Beaver Dam Fire Department

Beech Mountain:
Beech Mountain Fire Department

Blowing Rock:
Blowing Rock Town Hall

Blue Ridge:
Laurel Fork Baptist Church

Boone 1:
Watauga County Courthouse

Boone 2:
ASU Student Union

Boone 3:
Farthing Auditorium

Brushy Fork:
Oak Grove Baptist Church

Cove Creek:
Western Watauga Community Center

Elk:
Triplett Fire Department

Laurel Creek:
Cove Creek Fire Department

Meat Camp:
Green Valley School

New River 1:
Watauga High School

New River 2:
Three Forks Baptist Association

New River 3:
National Guard Armory

North Fork:
Edgar Eller's Garage

Shawneehaw:
Matney Community Center

Stony Fork:
Deep Gap Fire Department

Watauga:
Foscoe Fire Department