Arizona

You must show ID to vote in person.

Most voters do not need a copy of their ID to vote by mail.

Arizona asks you to provide proof of citizenship when you register to vote.

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Arizona ID Requirements for Voting In Person

Arizona requires ID to vote. Voters must provide ID that proves their name and address. You have three options:

Option 1: Photo ID

You can show one photo ID with a name and address that reasonably match your voter registration.

Accepted Photo IDs
Must be unexpired or show no expiration date:
  • Arizona driver’s license
  • Arizona state ID card
  • Tribal identification
  • Military identification
  • Photo ID issued by US, Arizona, or local government

Option 2: Non-Photo IDs

You can show two non-photo IDs with a name and address that reasonably match your voter registration.

Accepted Non-Photo IDs
Dated within 90 days:
  • Utility bill
  • Cell phone bill
  • Cable bill
  • Bank or credit union statement
Must be unexpired or show no expiration date:
  • Tribal identification (Check the FAQ below for more info!)
  • Property tax statement
  • Recorder’s certificate
  • Arizona vehicle registration or insurance card
  • ID issued by US, Arizona, or local government
  • Any mail labeled “official election material”

Option 3: Combination of IDs

You can show:

One photo ID (from option 1) with no address or address that does not match your voter registration

One non-photo ID (from option 2) with an address that matches your voter registration

Examples
US passport or passport card
Accepted non-photo ID
Military identification
Accepted non-photo ID

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Frequently Asked Questions

You have the option to vote by mail if you don’t have the right ID to vote in person. Arizona does not require ID for mail voting.

If you vote in person and don’t present accepted identification, you have to cast 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.

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. (Check the FAQ below for more info about tribal ID!) 

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.

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Tribal ID with Photo

You can present one form of tribal identification and vote a regular ballot if it:

  • was issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs or a federally recognized Native American tribe
  • shows your photo
  • lists a name and address that reasonably match your voter registration
  • is unexpired or has no expiration date

Tribal ID without Photo

If your tribal identification doesn’t have your photo, you can vote a regular ballot if you bring a second form of non-photo identification from this list.

Voters who can only provide one form of non-photo tribal identification should not be refused at the polls. You have the right to cast a provisional ballot without any conditions.

Tribal members using their tribal ID do not need to return later or show any extra ID to make their provisional ballot count.

Accepted forms of tribal ID include:

  • Tribal identification card
  • Certificate of Indian blood
  • Grazing permit or allotment
  • Tribal enrollment card
  • Home site assignment lease
  • Tribal voter ID card 

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You cannot show a digital copy of your photo ID to vote in Arizona. 

You can show an accepted form of non-photo identification (from this list) on your device.  

Maricopa County voters can use a QR code linking their digital voter registration card. Learn more about that option on the county’s website.

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You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Arizona.

REAL ID is a set of national security standards for states to follow when they issue driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Your ID will show a star if it meets REAL ID standards. 

Applying for a REAL ID requires you to appear in person with a variety of documents to prove your identity. 

Visit the Arizona MVD website to find out exactly what is required to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID card (called a Travel ID in Arizona).

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Arizona ID Requirements for 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 must also try to contact you if your ballot is rejected.

A missing signature must be corrected by 7 pm on Election.

You have 5 days after the election to correct a signature that doesn’t match.

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