Volunteer Deputy Registrar

Texas election law provides for County Voter Registrars to designate individuals to assist in the registration of eligible persons to vote. Volunteer Deputy Registrars (VDRs) are appointed, and operate under State rules and the supervision of the County Voter Registrar.

FOR INDIVIDUALS ALREADY CERTIFIED AS A VDR FROM A COUNTY OTHER THAN FORT BEND.

A person already certified as a VDR for the current two-year term (2025-2026), in any other Texas County, may obtain VDR Certification in Fort Bend County through a reciprocal process.  The VDR desiring appointment must visit the Fort Bend Elections Administration Office.                                          

It is recommended that the VDR email our office before visiting, as Fort Bend Elections Administration will move to a new facility in early 2025.

Email: VDR@fortbendcountytx.gov

Current Location: 4520 Reading Rd, Suite A-400 Rosenberg, TX 77471
New Location: 3730 Bamore Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471  

The reciprocal process includes the following actions by the VDR:

• Presenting their valid Texas ID,
• Completing an application for appointment as a Fort Bend VDR, 
• Providing a copy of the VDR certificate from the other Texas county, and
• Participating in a briefing to receive Fort Bend County VDR-Specifics 

Following the briefing, the VDR is issued a registration kit and Fort Bend County VDR Certificate.

FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT ALREADY CERTIFIED AS A VDR IN ANOTHER TEXAS COUNTY.

A person who wishes to become a VDR in Fort Bend County has two training methods available to them:

1. Self-Study the Texas Secretary of State Volunteer Deputy Guide and successfully complete an in-person written examination, 
   OR
2. Attend a scheduled group in-person training class and successfully complete a written examination

The written examination for either option is a Texas Secretary of State-approved, 20-question exam, to demonstrate your knowledge of the Voter Registration process and responsibilities of a VDR.  Satisfactory completion of the examination is answering at least 18 of the 20 questions correctly.  Only two attempts to pass the exam are allowed per training session or office visit. 

For either of the methods listed above, the following steps apply:

1. Call (281) 341-8670 or email VDR@fortbendcountytx.gov the Elections office indicating your desire to:
   1. Make an appointment for the in-person written examination, or
   2. Register for a scheduled in-person class

Self-Study and Examination appointments 

• January-February 2025-Held at the Elections Office, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A-400, Rosenberg, TX 77471.
• March-December 2025- Held at the Elections Office, 3730 Bamore Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471.
• Twelve 30-minute appointments slots are available per day, with a maximum of two persons/time slot.  Slots are available between 8:30 am – 11:00 am and 1 pm – 4:00 pm, each Monday-Friday workday.
• Following successful completion of the written exam, a registration kit and VDR Certificate are issued to the VDR. 

In-person training classes 

• Scheduled at the locations and dates shown below.
• A reservation is required to attend a VDR class. (No Walk-ins) 
• Late arrivals will be turned away.
• Written examination immediately follows the presentation.
• Following successful completion of the written exam, a registration kit and VDR Certificate are issued to the VDR. 

Scheduled in-person training class locations and dates.

For more information, view the Texas Secretary of State's website Texas Volunteer Deputy Registrar Guide.  You are also welcome to download an Adobe pdf of the Training Guide for your own retention.