Yes. The most efficient way to have your rights restored is to contact us. You can apply to have your rights restored by clicking here.

You can find out if your rights have already been restored by clicking here.

Governor Youngkin will consider restoration of rights for any individuals that have finished any term of incarceration as a result of a felony conviction.

The Restoration of Rights office will prepare a personalized restoration order for each individual who has his/her rights restored. A copy of the order will be available on the online portal and will also be mailed to the individual if there is a current mailing address on file.

The review process usually takes 1-3 months after an individual has contacted the office requesting restoration of rights. Click here to contact the office and request your rights be restored.

Individuals can check their status on the Secretary of Commonwealth's website.

Please contact our office at 804-692-0104

Your rights can be restored by the Governor of Virginia. Click here to contact our office to have your rights restored.

The Governor does not have the authority to restore firearms rights. Contact your local circuit court for information about restoration of firearms rights.

Again, this action does not restore the right to ship, transport, possess or receive firearms, which must be restored by a court in accordance with Va. Code §18.2-308.2.  If you were convicted in Virginia Circuit Court, you must petition the circuit court in the jurisdiction where you reside to regain state firearms privileges.  For out-of-state or federal felony convictions, you must petition the court of conviction to regain firearm privileges.

Noncitizens are not eligible to vote, serve on a jury or run for office, but may be eligible to serve as a notary public. Contact our office at 804-692-0104 to have your rights restored.

Anyone convicted of a felony in Virginia automatically loses their civil rights - the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for office, become a notary public and carry a firearm. The Constitution of Virginia gives the Governor the sole discretion to restore civil rights, not including firearm rights.

If you would like to request your rights be restored, please use the online portal to submit your information by clicking here.

If you have any problems or questions, you may contact our office by email at rormail@governor.virginia.gov or phone at 804-692-0104.