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VOTING IN ARIZONA

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

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.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: Be 18 years of age or more on or before the day of the next regular General Election
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be 18 or older on or before the next general election to register.

To register to vote in the State of Arizona, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be a resident of Arizona and the county listed on your registration

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

Voter registration forms are available online, or you can request that a voter registration form be mailed to you from your County Recorder. After completing the form, mail it to your County Recorder’s office. If returned by mail, the registration must be: (1) postmarked by the deadline and received by the County Recorder by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day; or (2) dated on or before the deadline and received by the County Recorder no later than 5 days after the deadline.

In Person​

Voter Registration Applications must be completed and returned in person 29 days prior to an election in order to be "registered to vote in that election.". You may visit your County Recorder's office and fill out a registration form in person. The County Recorder will send you a confirmation of registration within 4-6 weeks. You must register at least 29 days before the election (or the next business day if that deadline falls on a holiday) to vote in that election.

Online​

If you have an Arizona Driver’s License and/or an Arizona non-operating identification card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) you may register to vote through ServiceArizona EZ Voter Registration. You can use the online voter registration process to register to vote or make changes to an existing voter registration

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • The county will mail out proof of registration 4 - 6 weeks after the registration form is received.

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Other ways to register to vote​

Ways To Vote​

Voters have the following 3 Options to vote:

Voting By Absentee Ballot​

All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Arizona. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee

Early Voting​

Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. Registered voters have two ways to get an early ballot-by-mail: Active Early Voting List (AEVL) OR Make a one-time request for a ballot-by-mail. Voters on the AEVL are automatically sent a ballot-by-mail for all elections in which they are eligible to vote. There is no deadline to join the AEVL. However, to get a ballot-by-mail for an upcoming election, you must sign up at least 11 days before Election Day. If you don’t want to join the AEVL but you would like to receive an early ballot-by-mail for one election. There are several options for making a one-time early ballot-by-mail request. Option 1: Request a ballot-by-mail online; Option 2: Call your County Recorder; Option 3: Submit a written ballot-by-mail request form; Option 4: Send an email to your County Recorder.

Voting In Person at the Polls​

You may visit your County Recorder’s office and fill out a registration form in person.

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Arizona has a strict voter identification law​

  • Arizona requires voters to present some form of identification before casting their vote. Voters without acceptable identification must vote on a provisional ballot and also take additional steps after Election Day for it to be counted.

Option 2: Any 2 of the following forms of non-photo ID so long as they both have your name and address​

  • Utility bill, such as for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television
  • Bank or credit union statement
  • Valid Arizona vehicle registration
  • Indian census card
  • Property tax statement of the elector’s residence
  • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
  • Arizona vehicle insurance card
  • Recorder’s Certificate

Option 3: Any of the following in combination​

  • Any valid photo identification from Option 1 in which the address does not match your registration address, accompanied by a non-photo identification from Option 2 in which the address does match your registration address
  • US Passport without address and one valid item from Option 2
  • US Military identification without address and one valid item from Option 2

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification,​

  • Valid Arizona driver’s license
  • Valid Arizona non-operating identification license
  • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
  • Valid US federal, state, or local government issued identification
  • If you don’t have a photo ID with your name and address you have 2 other options

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check Your Absentee Application and Ballot Status