Topics Related to Current Guidance

This numbered memo sets out uniform standards to be applied statewide and addresses issues related to absentee request forms.

All counties must ensure that the following procedures are followed at the close of early voting.

This guidance ensures consistency in tabulating election results and conducting hand-to-eye counts, recounts, and audits.

How to report security incidents and suspected security incidents to the State Board Office, including examples.

Directives regarding certain devices and data handling ahead of early voting and Election Day.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2018; April 12, 2023: Instructions for compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and applicable court orders.

Guidelines to assist your county board of elections in managing election protests.

Information regarding public records requests to view absentee ballot request forms and absentee ballot return envelopes.

Additional background on processing address updates to registration records using NCDMV-generated information.

This numbered memo supersedes Numbered Memo 2012-27, while incorporating guidance that remains applicable.