How do I vote in North Carolina? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here's your guide for all things related to casting your vote in North Carolina. To see guides for other states, click here.

Do I need to register to vote?

Yes, you can check your voter registration status here.

How do I do that?

You can register in-person at the Division of Motor Vehicles and online at its website or by printing and mailing in a paper form. Find more detailed instructions here at the State Board of Elections’ website.

What's the deadline?

The deadline to register to vote in the 2024 general elections is 5 p.m. on Oct. 11. Even after that, though, you can still register in-person during early voting as long as you have proof of residence.

Where do I find out where my polling site is?

You can look up your polling location here.

Can I vote by mail?

Any registered North Carolina voter can request an absentee ballot. You can request one online or by submitting a paper form by mail or in person at your county board of elections. Your request must be received by Oct. 29. Find more information about absentee voting by-mail here.

What's the latest date I can turn in my ballot?

Absentee ballots must arrive at your county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

Is there a way I can track my ballot?

You can keep track of the status of your absentee ballot through this portal.

What if I need help getting to the polling site?

If you think you might have trouble getting to you polling location, you can request an absentee by-mail ballot without an excuse. For more information on voting in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, you can find the Secretary of State’s guidance here.

Where do I find election results?

USA TODAY will have presidential, congressional and statewide race results updating live here.

Illustrations by Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: North Carolina voting guide: Polling sites, vote-by-mail deadline, more