Arizona

Arizona Voter Registration Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Arizona.

You are eligible to vote in Arizona if you meet all of the following requirements:

• You are a citizen of the United States.
• You are a resident of Arizona.
• You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

You cannot register to vote in Arizona if:

• You have been convicted of a felony, and your civil rights have not been restored.
• You have been declared incapacitated by a court of law.

Proof of US Citizenship and Arizona Residency

Arizona requests proof of US citizenship and state residency when you register to vote. You must provide the required documents to vote in all local, state, and federal elections in Arizona.

Vote Registration Forms
If you register using the Arizona state voter registration form and do not provide proof of citizenship, your registration will be rejected.

If you register using the federal voter registration form and do not provide proof of citizenship, you will be registered as a “federal only” voter. This means you won’t be eligible to vote in state, county, or local elections.

What is a “federal only” voter?
Being a “federal only” voter means you can vote for Congress and President, but you cannot vote in state or local elections in Arizona.

You are registered as a “federal only” voter if you did not provide proof of US citizenship or Arizona residency when you registered to vote.

You can use Arizona’s voter information portal to check your registration status. The portal allows you to search for your registration record by providing the last four digits of your Social Security number.

How to Change Your Voter Status
You can change your “federal only” voter status by bringing the required documents proving your US citizenship to your County Recorder’s office [link to election office form page] 

Accepted Proof of Arizona Residency
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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Register to Vote in Arizona

Submit the form below to register in Arizona online. You can also complete this PDF form and send it to the Arizona Secretary of State’s office.

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Voting in Person

Arizona requires ID to vote to person. If you can’t present accepted ID on Election Day, you must using a provisional ballot.

Provisional ballots make sure eligible voters are not turned away from the polls. You should be allowed to cast a provisional ballot if election officials question whether you can vote.

Arizona has two types of provisional ballots:

Conditional Provisional Ballots
You will cast a conditional provisional ballot if you don’t bring ID or your ID gets rejected at the polls. There are extra steps you need to take for your vote to count!

There are two ways to make your conditional provisional ballot count: 

1. Return to your polling place with accepted identification by 7:00 pm on Election Day.
2. Bring accepted identification to your county board of elections or county clerk’s office. You have 5 days to present your ID after a federal election and 3 days after any other election. Find your local office. (link to election office page)

Provisional Ballots
You can cast a provisional ballot without conditions if your ID has a name or address that doesn’t match your voter registration record or if you’re using Tribal identification that doesn’t meet the state’s requirements. (link to requirements page?) 

You don’t need to take extra steps for your vote to count. Election officials will check if you’re eligible to vote. If they confirm you are, your ballot counts.

Voting by Mail

Any registered voter can request to vote by mail in Arizona. You don’t have to give a reason why you can’t vote in person.

You do not need to provide ID when you vote by mail in Arizona.

Requesting Your Mail Ballot
Sign up for the Active Early Voting List if you want to receive a mail ballot for every election you can vote in. You can sign up for this list when you register to vote, request to join it online, or send a written request by mail.

If you don’t join the Active Early Voting List, you can request to vote by mail in specific elections. Apply for your mail ballot online, contact your County Recorder by phone or email, or submit a written request form to their office.

You don’t have to include a copy of your ID with your request. You are asked to provide identifying information like your place of birth, driver’s license number, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

Returning Your Mail Ballot
You don’t have to include any ID with your completed ballot. Don’t forget to sign the ballot envelope! This signature will be verified using your signature in county records.

Can I fix my Arizona mail ballot if it is rejected?
You are allowed to “cure” (fix) your ballot if your signature is missing or doesn’t match the one in county records.

You can track your mail ballot here. Election officials must also try to contact you if your ballot is rejected.

A missing signature must be corrected by 7 pm on Election Day. You have 5 days after the election to correct a signature that doesn’t match.