Voter Access Notes
This page documents structural issues that can affect voters’ ability to register and participate in USVI elections. These are not opinions — they are documented facts about how the elections infrastructure currently operates. DahVote tracks these so voters can plan accordingly.
This page is updated as conditions change. If you are aware of an access issue not listed here, use the Submit a Correction form or email corrections@dahvote.com.
On This Page:
St. Croix Elections Office — History of Closures · St. John — Limited Office Hours · The 30-Day Registration Deadline · Inactive Voter Status · No Presidential Vote · Original Documents Required for Registration · Reporting Access Issues
St. Croix Elections Office — History of Closures
The Elections System’s St. Croix office, located at Sunny Isles Shopping Center Unit 26, has experienced repeated closures.
In August 2025, the office was closed for environmental cleaning and deep sanitization. It remained closed for months. A temporary location was opened at Space 39 in the same shopping center (near the food court) in late October 2025, providing all regular ESVI services. The main office at Unit 26 reopened on January 26, 2026.
This was not an isolated event. The office has been closed multiple times for maintenance, cleaning, and air conditioning repairs in recent years. Each closure has required voters to either use the temporary location (when one is available), travel to the St. Thomas office, or register online.
What this means for voters on St. Croix: If you plan to handle voter registration or other elections business in person on St. Croix, call ahead at (340) 773-1021 to confirm the office is open. Do not assume walk-in service is available, especially as the 2026 election season intensifies. Online registration at app.vivote.gov/registration is available regardless of office status.
St. John — Limited Office Hours
The ESVI office on St. John, located at Market Place Suite II, is open only two days per week: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This is a significant access constraint for St. John residents who work during those hours or who cannot reach the Market Place during that narrow window. There is no evening or weekend availability.
Alternatives for St. John residents: Online registration at app.vivote.gov/registration is the most reliable option for registration. For services that require an in-person visit, the St. Thomas office at Lockhart Gardens is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. St. John residents can also call the St. John office at (340) 776-6535 to confirm hours before visiting — posted hours are not always observed.
The 30-Day Registration Deadline
USVI law requires that you be registered at least 30 days before any election in which you wish to vote. This is a hard cutoff with no exceptions.
For the November 3, 2026 general election, the registration deadline is October 4, 2026. For the primary (expected August 1, 2026), the deadline falls in early July.
Why this matters more here than on the mainland: Given the office access issues described above — closures on St. Croix, limited hours on St. John — waiting until close to the deadline is riskier in the USVI than it would be in most states. A last-minute closure or unexpected office hours change could prevent you from registering in time if you’re relying on in-person service.
Recommendation: Register well in advance. If you are already registered, check your status at app.vivote.gov/lookup before the deadline to confirm you are active and assigned to the correct district.
Inactive Voter Status
If you have not voted in recent elections, you may have been moved to inactive status by the Elections System. Inactive voters are still registered but may face additional steps at the polling place on Election Day, which can cause delays or confusion.
Check your status at app.vivote.gov/lookup. If you find you are inactive, contact the Elections System to update your registration before Election Day rather than trying to resolve it at the polls.
No Presidential Vote
USVI residents are U.S. citizens but cannot vote for president or vice president. This is not a registration issue or an oversight — it is a structural consequence of the territory’s status as an unincorporated territory under the Revised Organic Act of 1954.
The territory has no Electoral College votes. The USVI’s sole representative in Congress is one non-voting delegate to the U.S. House. Congress can pass laws affecting the territory, and USVI residents have no voting representation in that process.
This is relevant to voter resources because it is one of the most common questions from new residents and because it reflects the broader governance structure that shapes every election held here. For more on the territory’s political structure, see How USVI Elections Work.
Original Documents Required for Registration
USVI voter registration requires an original document proving U.S. citizenship — a birth certificate, U.S. passport, military discharge form (DD-214), or naturalization certificate. Copies are not accepted.
This can be a barrier for residents who do not have ready access to their original documents. Replacing a lost birth certificate or obtaining a passport takes time and, in some cases, money. If you need to register and do not have an original document in hand, start the replacement process early.
Reporting Access Issues
If you encounter a problem registering, voting, or accessing elections services, the Elections System has a formal complaint process: vivote.gov/file-a-complaint
You can also contact the Elections System directly:
St. Thomas: (340) 774-3107
St. Croix: (340) 773-1021
St. John: (340) 776-6535
Email: esvi.info@vi.gov
Last updated February 26, 2026. Conditions described on this page are subject to change. For the most current official information, visit vivote.gov. If you are aware of an access issue not listed here, please submit a correction or email corrections@dahvote.com.