• Volunteers who are authorized to help eligible Texans register to vote.
• VDRs are certified by a county to register voters in the county where the voter lives.
• VDRs can be certified in more than one county.

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How do I become a VDR?

• Contact the Elections Administrator in your county. The Elections Administrator will provide you with information about how training will be offered and completed.
• After you complete training, your county Elections Administrator will administer a short test to verify that you have the information you need to become a VDR.
• After you pass the test, your county Elections Administrator will appoint you as a VDR and provide you with a certificate and other materials you will need to register voters. 
• Once you are appointed and receive your VDR certificate, you are ready to register voters in your county!
• If you would like to register voters in a neighboring county, contact the Elections Administrator in that county to arrange a time to bring your VDR certificate to their office and receive a certificate and materials for registering voters in that county. You will not need to take another test; being certified as a VDR in your home county will allow other Texas Elections Administrators to provide you with a reciprocal certification.

Tip: Call ahead before visiting a county office for VDR certification. While it may not be required,  we have found it is helpful to ensure staff is available to assist you with the certification process.

Note:  A VDR’s certification of appointment is valid immediately upon appointment and expires on December 31 of even-numbered years. Any VDR certification(s) received in 2025 or 2026 are valid until they expire on December 31, 2026. VDRs must be recertified for the next two-year period after their certifcation expires.