Naturalization
What are the general requirements for an individual to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Permanent Residency: Be a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen).
Continuous Residence
Physical Presence
Good Moral Character
To Register to vote and vote, you must ...
Be a U.S. citizen either by birth or naturalization.
Be at least 18 years of age on election day.
Be a resident of the county for at least 30 days before the day of election.
When is Election Day?
Tuesday, November 5th
What will I see on my 2024 Elections Ballot?
State Positions, Federal Charges and Referendums
Where is the NC General Assembly Located?
Downtown Raleigh: 16 West Jones Street
Do I need to bring original documents such as birth and marriage certificates to the naturalization interview?
Yes
What are the different ways you can register to vote?
By mail
In person at the DMV
Voter Registration Events
Online (VotemosNC)
When is the last day of early voting in person?
November 2nd
Name 2 (or 3) local offices that will be on the ballot in the general election.
County Commissioners
Sheriff
District Attorney
Clerk of Superior Court
Register of Deeds
School Board Members
Mayors and City Council Members
Town or City Managers
What does the NC General Assembly do?
They make and pass laws.
Will I be asked all 100 civic questions during the naturalization interview?
No
Do you need an ID to vote in NC?
Yes
What are the different ways someone can vote?
In-Person Voting
Early Voting
Absentee Voting
Mail-In Voting
Provisional Voting
What is an provisional ballot?
A provisional ballot is a type of ballot used when there are issues that need to be resolved before a vote can be counted. They are typically used if there are questions about a voter's eligibility or if there are issues with their registration.
For example, this might happen if a voter’s name does not appear on the registration list, if there are discrepancies with their identification, or if they are voting at the wrong polling place.
The senate consists of ___ members who serve a term of ___ years.
- 50
- two years
Individuals (ages 18 or older) seeking naturalization may apply by filing the ___ form.
N-400 Form
Do I need to give my social security number when I register to vote?
Only the last four digits OR your full driver license number.
Can somebody help me fill out my ballot in English?
YES. Any voter has the right to rely on somebody to translate and interpret the ballot at their polling place.
What is an absentee ballot?
An absentee ballot is a method of voting that allows individuals to vote by mail or in person before Election Day if they cannot make it to the polling place on the day of the election. This can be due to reasons such as being out of town, having a disability, or other valid reasons.
The House of Representatives consists of ___ members who serve a term of ___ years.
-120 members
-two years
How many times can I apply for naturalization?
There is no limit to the number of times you can apply for naturalization, but you must pay the filing fee for each Form N-400 you submit.
When is the last day to register to vote?
October 11th
How long are the polls open on Election Day?
13 hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Are there any NC constutional ammendment on the ballot this year?
Yes
Bonus Point: What is it?
Can I meet with my House/Senate legislator?
Yes. On the legislature page (ncleg.gov) on the top right corner click on “Find Your Legislators.”