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Information about Petitioning a Circuit Court for Approval of the Right to Register to Vote

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form provides information about the process for asking a circuit court to approve your right to register to vote after a felony conviction. If the court approves it, the Governor of Virginia must also approve it for the right to vote to be restored.

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Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by someone who has been convicted of a felony and believes they are eligible to ask a circuit court to approve their right to register to vote.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Do I have to pay to file this form?
You must pay all required filing fees to the clerk of the circuit court, unless the court gives you permission to proceed in forma pauperis.
If the court approves my petition, does that mean I can vote right away?
No, the Governor of Virginia must also approve the petition for your right to register to vote to be restored.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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