Cumberland County Registrar's Office

Mission:
The Cumberland County Registrar's Office is dedicated to administering fair, accurate, and accessible elections in accordance with state and federal laws.

Services Provided:

• Voter Registration: Processes new voter registrations, change of address/transfer requests, and cancellations, including those received from the Department of Motor Vehicles and other agencies. Maintains up-to-date records of active and deleted voter files.
• Election Administration: Oversees all aspects of local, state, and federal elections within Cumberland County, including the training and payroll of election officers, public advertisement of elections, and canvassing and reporting of election results.
• Absentee Voting: Sends absentee ballot applications and ballots to eligible voters upon request.
• Candidate Support: Assists candidates with the certification process and reviews referendum petitions for accuracy.
• Precinct Management: Maintains records of election workers and precinct assignments, and manages changes in polling places with required Department of Justice approval.
• Voter List Maintenance: Processes prohibited voter lists (felons, deaths), purges records as required by the State Board, and issues updated voter cards upon request.
• Redistricting: Supports the redistricting process every ten years to ensure equal population distribution among the county's five voting districts.
• Liaison Role: Acts as the intermediary between the State Board of Elections and the local Electoral Board, ensuring compliance with all state guidelines.

Who They Serve:

• All residents of Cumberland County, VA, including those eligible to vote in local, state, and federal elections.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must meet Virginia state requirements for voter registration (e.g., age, residency, citizenship).

Service Area:

• Cumberland County, VA. Residents from neighboring counties, including Louisa County, may find information on election processes and voter registration requirements relevant if they have moved or need to transfer registration.

Additional Information:

• The office provides public notices, sample ballots, and updates on election schedules and redistricting.
• Voting precincts are located throughout Cumberland County, with detailed addresses for each precinct provided on the website.