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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Alabama by using one of the following methods:
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 15 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Alabama varies based on the method of registration:
You will need to show proof of US citizenship. Accepted documents include your driver's license or nondriver's ID card issued by the division of motor vehicle, birth certificate, a valid or expired passport, a naturalization document, a Bureau of Indian Affairs card number, or another federally issued document demonstrating proof of US citizenship.
Alabama driver’s license number or Alabama nondriver identification card number. If you do not have an Alabama driver’s license or nondriver identification card, you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
You must have a valid Alabama Driver's License or valid Alabama Non-Driver's Identification card to submit an Electronic Voter Registration Application.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Alabama can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Alabama, you need to be registered to vote at least 15 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
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No, Alabama does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 15 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Alabama, you cannot register to vote during early voting. To cast your vote in an election, make sure you’re registered at least 15 days in advance.
Alabama residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Alabama gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Unfortunately, Alabama does not have in-person early voting. However, you may be able to vote by mail in certain circumstances. For more information on requesting a ballot, finding ballot drop-off locations, and making a plan to vote, visit BallotReady.org.
According to the Alabama Secretary of State website, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Alabama’s voter ID laws:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at all polling places statewide in Alabama.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Alabama, you can find more information on this page from Alabama Secretary of State.
According to the Alabama Secretary of State, a voter may cast an absentee ballot if he or she:
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person by casting a provisional ballot.
Alabama requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Alabama’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Alabama Secretary of State. Accessed July 17th, 2024.
Absentee Voting Information | Alabama Secretary of State. Accessed July 29, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
ID Requirements | Alabama Secretary of State. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Assistance for Voters with Disabilities | Alabama Secretary of State. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 8, 2024.
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