Registration
Alaska registration options include Online, By Mail, and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Alaska Voting Guide
Use this Alaska voting guide to check registration options, voter ID requirements, polling hours, absentee voting, eligibility rules, and official resources.
Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Generated from structured state voting models and official-source links.
At a Glance
Alaska voting quick facts
Voter ID
Alaska is listed as Non-strict non-photo ID.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
Absentee voting provides a means for qualified voters to participate in upcoming elections even though they may not be able to go to the polls on election day. Alaska is a no excuse absentee voting state.
Felony Voting Rights
In Alaska, people with felony convictions lose voting rights until they complete the sentence, which may include parole, probation, and sometimes financial obligations; voting rights are automatically restored afterward.
Voter Lookup
Lookup tools may help with check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and 1 more.
Register
Alaska voter registration options
Alaska voters may register online, by mail, or in person. Registration deadlines may vary by election type or method where noted.
Online Available
To use the Online Voter Registration System, you must have a valid Alaska driver's license or state ID card and the information you enter when registering must match the information on your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record. Online registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day
- Online registration must be completed 30 days before Election Day.
By Mail Available
Register to vote or update your registration using a paper form. Print a paper form to complete and sign. Send your completed form by mail, fax or email attachment to a Regional Elections Office. When registering to vote, send a copy of either your current driver’s license, state ID, passport or birth certificate with your paper form.
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 30 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
Register to vote or update your registration in person or update your registration at a Division of Elections Office. Or visit a voter registration agency in your area. In person registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day
- In-person registration must be completed 30 days before Election Day.
military overseas Available
Military and overseas voters may have additional registration options.
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The National Mail Voter Registration Form may also be available where accepted.
Identification
Alaska voter ID laws
Alaska voter ID rule: Non-strict non-photo ID.
Non-strict non-photo ID
Alaska voter ID rule: Non-strict non-photo ID.
Code: Alaska Stat. § 15.15.225
Accepted forms of ID
- Official voter registration card
- Driver's license
- State ID card
- Current and valid photo identification
- Birth certificate
- Passport
- Hunting license
- Fishing license
- Current utility bill with voter's name and address
- Current bank statement with voter's name and address
If you do not have ID
- An election official may waive the identification requirement if the official personally knows the identity of the voter.
- A voter unable to provide acceptable identification may cast a questioned ballot.
Polling Places
Alaska poll hours
Polling places in Alaska are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
On the day of any election, each election board shall open the polls for voting at seven o'clock in the morning, shall close the polls for voting at eight o'clock in the evening, and shall keep the polls open during the time between these hours. The election board members shall report to the polling place at 6:30 in the morning of an election day.
Absentee Voting
Alaska absentee and mail voting
Absentee voting provides a means for qualified voters to participate in upcoming elections even though they may not be able to go to the polls on election day. Alaska is a no excuse absentee voting state.
A no excuse absentee voting state
Absentee voting provides a means for qualified voters to participate in upcoming elections even though they may not be able to go to the polls on election day. Alaska is a no excuse absentee voting state.
Absentee Voting Eligibility
- Alaska is a no excuse absentee voting state.
- Anyone may vote by absentee voting ballot.
First day to request an absentee ballot
- Apply beginning January 1st of each year.
Last day to request an absentee ballot
- Your application for a by-mail ballot must be received 10 days before Election Day.
Ways to Vote
Alaska voting options
Voting options available in Alaska.
Voting In Person
Most voting in-person locations open beginning 15 days prior to each Election Day and remain open through Election Day.
Early and In-Person Absentee Voting
Alaska is a no excuse absentee voting state. Anyone may vote using the early and in-person absentee voting options.
Vote Absentee Ballot by Mail, Online, or By Fax
Anyone may request a ballot. You do not need a reason. Apply beginning January 1st of each year.
Eligibility
Alaska voter eligibility
Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
Age requirements
Voting age: You must be at least 18 years old
Registration age: You must be at least 18 or within 90 days of your 18th birthday to register.
To register to vote in the State of Alaska, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Reside in Alaska
- be at least 18 years old or within 90 days of your 18th birthday
- not be a convicted felon, unless your voting rights have been restored; and
- not be registered to vote in another state unless you are willing to cancel your registration in the other state.
Voting Rights
Alaska felony conviction voting rights
In Alaska, people with felony convictions lose voting rights until they complete the sentence, which may include parole, probation, and sometimes financial obligations; voting rights are automatically restored afterward.
Lost Until Completion of Sentence; Automatic Restoration After
In Alaska, people with felony convictions lose voting rights until they complete the sentence, which may include parole, probation, and sometimes financial obligations; voting rights are automatically restored afterward.
Citation: Alaska Const. Art. V, § 2; Alaska Stat. §§ 15.05.030, 15.07.135
Work and Voting
Alaska time off for voting
A qualified voter who does not have sufficient time outside working hours within which to vote at a state election may, without loss of pay, take off as much working time as will enable voting. If any employee has two consecutive hours in which to vote, either between the opening of the polls and the beginning of the...
Time off status: Yes
A qualified voter who does not have sufficient time outside working hours within which to vote at a state election may, without loss of pay, take off as much working time as will enable voting. If any employee has two consecutive hours in which to vote, either between the opening of the polls and the beginning of the employee's regular working shift, or between the end of the regular working shift and the closing of the polls, the employee shall be considered to have sufficient time outside working hours within...
Alaska - Section 15.15.100 TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
A qualified voter who does not have sufficient time outside working hours within which to vote at a state election may, without loss of pay, take off as much working time as will enable voting. If any employee has two consecutive hours in which to vote, either between the opening of the polls and the beginning of the employee's regular working shift, or between the end of the regular working shift and the closing of the polls, the employee shall be considered to have sufficient time outside working hours within...
Lookup
Alaska voter information lookup
Check Your Voter Registration Status.
Voter Information Lookup
Use the lookup tool to check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and check your absentee application and ballot status.
Moving
Alaska moving and student voting
Address change and student voting information for Alaska.
Movers AND College Students Voting
Address change and student voting information for Alaska.
Address Changed
Determining residence for voting purposes:
For voting purposes, you are considered an Alaska resident if you reside in the state and intend to remain here or you leave with the intent to return.
College Students Voting
Register at School or Home
As a student, you have a constitutional right to register and vote. You have a choice about where to register to vote either at your campus address or choose to remain registered or register at your permanent or home address. But before you make the important decision about where to vote, make sure you know the rules of registering to vote and voting in that state.
Are you in Alaska going to college but a resident of another state?
- If you are attending college in Alaska, but are a resident of another state and wish to remain a resident of that state, contact the state election official in your home state for information about voter qualifications and the procedures...
Sources
Alaska official voting resources
- Address change source
- Felony voting rights source
- Poll hours source
- Eligibility source
- Voter ID overview source
- Alaska voter ID source
- Find polling place and ballot details
- State Election Website
- Vote.gov
- Additional Official Source
- Click here to Register Online
- Click here to download the Mail-In Voter Registration Form
Questions
Common Alaska questions
Can I register to vote online in Alaska?
Alaska lists online voter registration as available. To use the Online Voter Registration System, you must have a valid Alaska driver's license or state ID card and the information you enter when registering must match the information on your Division of Motor Vehicles...
What voter ID rule does Alaska use?
Alaska is listed as Non-strict non-photo ID. Review the accepted ID forms and voter-without-ID procedures before voting.
What time do polls open in Alaska?
Polling places in Alaska are generally open 7:00 AM-8:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Alaska voter registration or polling place?
The Alaska voter lookup section lists tools for check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and check your absentee application and ballot status.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Alaska?
In Alaska, people with felony convictions lose voting rights until they complete the sentence, which may include parole, probation, and sometimes financial obligations; voting rights are automatically restored afterward.