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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 Training -  Voter Registration Drive Training (rev 7/1/24)

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!

(For help launching WebEx, click here

   
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 Drive Sworn Affidavit & Application Request

Please note: Certification expires on June 30th and can be renewed by completing training annually

3. See Your Certification Status:

List of Certified Individuals and Organizations  (last modified: 10/11/2024)

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

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