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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Arizona by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English and Spanish.
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 29 days before the election.
Note: There have been recent updates in Arizona's laws around the ID required to register to vote, as seen below.
Registration applications submitted on the AZ state form, rather than the federal form, without proof of citizenship, will be denied.
Registration applications submitted on the federal form cannot require proof of citizenship -- at the time the form is submitted -- for federal elections.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Arizona varies based on the method of registration:
Bring proof of US citizenship. The following documents will be accepted: Arizona driver's license, tribal ID, citizenship and naturalization numbers, a copy of your birth certificate, or a copy of your passport.
Your completed voter registration form must contain the number of your Arizona driver license, or non-operating identification license issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 28-3165, if the license is current and valid. If you do not have a current and valid Arizona driver license or non-operating identification license, you must include the last four digits of your social security number if one has been issued to you. If you do not have a current and valid driver license or non-operating identification license or a social security number, please write 'NONE' on the form. A unique identifying number will be assigned by the Secretary of State. Important note: Arizona requires proof of citizenship to vote for state, county, and local candidates. This can be demonstrated by providing your license number on the registration form if your ID card was issued after October 1, 1996. If you do not have an Arizona license or your license was issued before October 1996, you will need to provide one of the following documents with your voter registration form: legal documentation such as a marriage or birth certificate (must match your current legal name), a legible photocopy of pertinent pages of your passport, US naturalization documents, a photocopy of your Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth. Voter registration applications submitted on the state form, rather than the federal form, without proof of citizenship, will be denied. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote.
You will need an Arizona Driver License and/or an Arizona non-operating I.D. card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Arizona can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Arizona, you need to be registered to vote at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
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Cities and towns can include registration processes in their charters, so it’s possible that some deadlines are not uniform throughout the state.
No, Arizona does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 29 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Arizona, you cannot register to vote during early voting. You must register at least 29 days before an election in order to vote.
Arizona residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Arizona 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.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Arizona’s Secretary of State website.
For the {{ next_election_name }}, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 27 days before Election Day and ends 4 days before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
According to Arizona Secretary of State website you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Arizona’s voter ID laws:
When you arrive to vote at the polls on Election Day you will announce your name and place of residence to the election official and present one form of identification from List #1 or two different forms of identification from List #2 or 3. (A.R.S. § 16-579(A)).
List #1 (Sufficient Photo ID including name and address, one required):
List #2 (sufficient ID without a photograph that bears the name and address, two required):
List #3 (Mix and Match from lists #1 & #2, two required):
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 6 am to 7 pm at all polling places statewide in Arizona.
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 or county level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place. The Arizona Center for Disability Law will run a hotline (602-274-6287 or 1-800-927-2260) to address any election concerns for persons with disabilities. The ACDL also will file Help America Vote Act (HAVA) complaints.
For voters in Arizona, you can find more information on this page from Arizona’s Secretary of State.
According to the Arizona Secretary of State, all registered voters are eligible to vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person by casting a provisional ballot.
Arizona provides prepaid postage for absentee ballots. You can mail your ballot back without adding any stamps.
You can track your ballot by visiting Arizona’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.
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Elections | Arizona Secretary of State. Accessed July 8, 2024.
Arizona Voter Information Portal. Accessed July 8, 2024.
Early Voting | Arizona Clean Elections Commission. Accessed July 25, 2024.
Arizona Ballot-by-Mail/Early Ballot Search. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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