Register to vote
To be eligible to vote in Tennessee -
- You must be a citizen of the United States.
- You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older on or before the next election.
- You must be a resident of the State of Tennessee.
- If you have been convicted of a felony, you must have had your rights restored.
In order to participate in an election, a qualified voter must be properly registered no later than thirty (30) days before the election. (See
election calendar for applicable registration deadline.)
How to register to vote -
Dept. of Health
Dept. of Human Services
Dept. of Intellectual & Development Disabilities
Dept. of Mental Health
Dept. of Safety
Dept. of Veteran's Affairs
If you moved to a different county -
If you moved to a different county, it is
not considered an update. Your registration
does not transfer to other counties in Tennessee and if the above requirements are not met you will not be allowed to vote in that election.
All registration deadlines apply to new applications, therefore, you must be registered no later than thirty (30) days before the election in your new county.
When to update your voter registration -
- If you have had a name change
- If you have moved within White County
How to update your voter registration -
The form must be signed and received no later than five (5) days before the election in order to process the change.
If you prefer, you may submit in writing, any address change within White County to the Election Commission office. The written request must be signed and received no later than five (5) days before the election in order to process the change.