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, on or after July 1.
Get Certified - Here's How!
1. Complete Training (choose one):
A. The Online Training link is a self-paced, online course, available any time, at your convenience!
Please return to this page for an active link to the online Third Party Voter Registration course on or after July 1, 2025.
B. Training Workshops:
Dates for the 2025 live, virtual, instructor-led training sessions are:
Tuesday, July 1 at 7 PM: CLICK HERE TO ATTEND
Saturday, August 9 at 10 AM: CLICK HERE TO ATTEND
Thursday, August 14 at 2 PM: CLICK HERE TO ATTEND
Saturday, September 13 at 10 AM: CLICK HERE TO ATTEND
Tuesday, October 7 at 11 AM: CLICK HERE TO ATTEND
No pre-registration is required!
C. Other Options:
- For instructor led, classroom training at local voter registration offices: Contact your local voter registration office
2. Submit Affidavit (online, after training):
Click here: Voter Registration Drive Sworn Affidavit & Application Request
Please note: Current certifications expire on June 30th. You can renew your certification by completing training annually, on or after July 1.
3. Confirm Your Certification Status:
(July 1, 2024- June 30, 2025) List of Certified Individuals and Organizations (last modified: 06/24/2025)
(July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) List of Certified Individuals and Organizations to be posted July 1, 2025
To find a name: Use "CRTL F" or "Command F" (Please allow 24 hours for names to post).
Custom URL Request (Optional):
Click here to request a custom URL (last modified: 06/18/2025)
Resources:
- Voter Registration Drive Frequently Asked Questions (last modified: 06/20/2025)
- Voter Registration Drive Guidelines
- Checklist for Voter Registration Drives
- For training-related questions, email training@elections.virginia.gov
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