ARE 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. However, the Governor does not have the authority to restore firearms rights. If you have had your civil rights revoked and are seeking restoration of your firearm rights, please contact your local circuit court.

* To be eligible to apply for consideration for the restoration of civil rights, an individual must be free from any term of incarceration resulting from felony conviction(s).

* Individuals are encouraged to contact the Secretary of the Commonwealth to request restoration of civil rights by calling (804) 692-0104 or using the following link: https://www.restore.virginia.gov

Individuals can also use the mailing address below:

Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
Restoration of Rights
P.O. Box 2454
Richmond, VA 23218

The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office works with various state agencies to consider individuals
who may be eligible to have their rights restored.