VOTER REGISTRATION

Deadline: The deadline to register to vote is 30 days prior to an election. 

Party affiliation: You do not need to indicate a political party when registering to vote. You can register as “Party Not Designated”, and therefore have the ability to cast a ballot for any of the recognized parties in the State of Arizona in general elections. For primary elections, those who are registered as “Party not Designated” must choose a party ballot at the polls. Those registered with a party will get a ballot from that party for primary elections. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 18 years of age on or before the day of the election.

Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States as well as a resident of the State of Arizona and the county you are registering in.

Felony convictions: For a first time felony conviction, you may register to vote if you have completed your sentence and paid necessary restitution. 

Mental competency: You cannot register to vote in Arizona if you have been adjudicated incapacitated by the court of law. 

OBTAINING A VOTER REGISTRATION FORM

Online: You can register to vote online here. You must provide an Arizona Driver License and/or an Arizona non-operating I.D. card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division.

By mail: To register by mail, you can print the form here. You can also request that the form be mailed to you from your County Recorder. Once you complete the form, mail it to your county recorder’s office. If you don’t have a residence address, you should complete this form.

In person: Visit your County Recorder’s Office to fill out a form. 

To verify voter registration status: Use this link, or call 1-877-THE-VOTE. 

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Qualifications: If you are a registered voter, you are eligible for an early ballot-by-mail. 

Obtaining an absentee ballot: You can join the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) online by filling out this form or submit a written form. There is no deadline to join the AEVL.

You can also request a one-time ballot-by-mail. You can do it online, by calling or emailing your County Recorder, or by submitting a written form. If you want a ballot-by-mail, you should request it 11 days before Election Day. 

VOTER ID LAWS

To vote: You must bring either a sufficient photo ID with name and address, or two forms of ID without a photograph with name and address. The list of acceptable IDs can be found here. 

PROVISIONAL VOTING

A provisional ballot is given to anyone who is not on the polling location’s roster or if the voter was unable to provide a valid form of identification. There are a few reasons why your name was not included on the roster.

-You recently moved and did not update your voter information in time
-You voted at a polling place not assigned to you

-You requested an early ballot by mail

-Your voter registration is no longer active or you are not registered at all

If you were unable to show valid identification at the polls on Election Day you would have been provided with a conditional provisional ballot. This ballot will be valid and counted as long as you provide valid identification to your polling location before 7:00 pm on Election Day. Alternatively, you have up to five business days after a general election and three business days after any other election to provide your identification to your county elections office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Verifying Registration: To verify your voter registration status, contact your county recorder or elections office or verify your voter registration online.

Deciding how to vote: https://votesmart.org/

Polling Place: Polling place locator

Problems with voting: Voter Complaint form or Call 602-542-8683 or 1-877-THE-VOTE 

Verifying provisional ballot status: Provisional ballot status

Verifying Early Ballot Status: Early ballot Search

Guidance on Polling Place Conduct: Polling Place Conduct