Durham County Voter Registration (North Carolina)

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Durham County Clerks maintain public records for a county or local government in North Carolina. In some states, Clerks play a role in carrying out public elections, working in connection with Boards of Elections and the North Carolina State election commissions. Clerks can process Durham County voter registration applications and verify whether an individual is eligible to vote, and they maintain up-to-date lists of registered voters. Durham County Clerks may also provide online information about how to register to vote or where to vote. Citizens may also be able to register to vote at a Clerk's Office.

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Durham County Boards of Elections are responsible for carrying out public elections, and one of their duties is to process Durham County voter registration applications submitted by citizens in North Carolina. A Board of Elections certifies eligible voters in their particular jurisdiction and maintains an up-to-date list of registered voters in Durham County. They also verify voter information and may contact registered voters to keep Durham County voter list information current. Boards of Elections are usually operated at the county or local level, and may be known as a Board of Registrars.

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Durham County The primary responsibility of the DMV, or Department of Motor Vehicles, is to grant North Carolina driver's licenses and identification cards to NC residents, but the DMV also plays an important role in Durham County voter registration. Citizens who want to register to vote in Durham County can do so at the DMV, which will transfer the information, such as full name and address, to the local Durham County Board of Elections or Durham County Clerk's Office. This can be an easy way to register to vote while applying for a license or renewing a license. The DMV may also be known as a Durham County DOL, or Durham County Department of Licensing.