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How to register to vote in Arizona

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Registration Summary

Arizona offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Arizona by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your county election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.

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Who can register to vote?

To register in Arizona you must:
  • be a United States citizen (proof of citizenship required to vote "full ballot")
  • be a resident of Arizona and the county listed on your registration
  • be 18 years old on or before the next general election
  • not have been convicted of treason or a felony (or have had your civil rights restored)
  • not currently be declared an incapacitated person by a court of law with your voting rights revoked
  • be able to write your name or make your mark (unless prevented by disability)

Can I register to vote online?

  • Arizona offers online voter registration.
  • To register using the Arizona online voter registration system, you are required to provide ONE of the following ID numbers issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD): Arizona driver’s license or Arizona non-operating ID. If you don’t have an Arizona MVD-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.

Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?

Yes, you can submit your voter registration application by mail using the National Voter Registration Form or the Arizona voter registration form.

Once you confirm that you’re eligible to vote, print your form and fill it out.

To complete the National Voter Registration Form, use these instructions to fill out the following fields:

Box 6 - ID Number:
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Arizona, you must provide your current and valid Arizona driver's license number OR non-operating license number, if you have one. If you do not have either of these ID numbers, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.

If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, indicate this on the form. Arizona will assign you a unique identification number.

Box 7 - Choice of Party: If you want to participate in Arizona partisan primary elections, you should register with the party whose primary you would like to vote in. However, some parties allow unaffiliated/independent voters to participate in their primary elections. Note: This DOES NOT apply to the Presidential Preference Election. You must be registered with a recognized party to vote in a Presidential Preference Election.

Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.

If you are registering to vote for the first time in Arizona, you must include proof of citizenship with your registration application or you will be registered as a “federal-only voter.” If you are designated as a federal-only voter, you may only vote in elections for president, US senator, and US representative.

To be eligible to vote in all other races, you are required to submit an acceptable form of identification with your registration form. If you have an Arizona driver's license or non-operating identification issued after October 1, 1996, your ID number may serve as proof of citizenship and no additional documents are needed. Otherwise, you may provide proof of citizenship with a COPY of ONE of the following:
  • birth certificate and supporting legal documentation (i.e., marriage certificate), if the name on the birth certificate is not the same as your current legal name
  • US passport
  • naturalization documents or ID number
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) card number, tribal treaty card number, or tribal enrollment number
  • Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal or BIA Affidavit of Birth

If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide a COPY of proof of identification with your application OR show acceptable documentation when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the National Voter Registration Form.
  • You may be exempt from federal proof of identification requirements if you are entitled to vote by mail/early ballot under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act or another federal law.
  • Depending on your state, you may need to show additional identification when you vote, even if you meet federal identification requirements.
Once you’ve filled out all required fields on the form you selected, sign the completed form and send it to your county election office.

If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application at least one week before the registration deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

In Arizona, you cannot register on Election Day and vote in that election.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

Can I register to vote before I turn 18?

You can register to vote in Arizona before you turn 18 if you:
  • are 18 on or before Arizona's next regular general election, which is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • are a United States citizen
  • are a resident of Arizona and the county listed on your registration
  • have not been convicted of a felony, or if you have been convicted of a felony, you have had your civil rights restored
  • have not been adjudicated incapacitated by a court of law

You must be at least 18 years old to vote.

Can I complete a voter registration application in person before I turn 18?

Yes, you can learn more about registering to vote in person on the Arizona Secretary of State website.

You can complete a voter registration application in person at your County Recorder’s office in Arizona.

Can I submit a voter registration application online before I turn 18?

Yes, you can register online on the Arizona Secretary of State website.

To register using the Arizona online voter registration system, you are required to provide ONE of the following ID numbers issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD):
  • Arizona driver's license
  • Arizona non-operating ID

If you don’t have an Arizona MVD-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.

Can I submit a voter registration application by mail before I turn 18?

Yes, you can register to vote by mail using this form.

When submitting your application by mail in Arizona, you are required to provide ONE of the following ID numbers:
  • Arizona driver's license
  • Arizona non-operating ID
  • last four digits of Social Security number
  • tribal ID
  • alien registration, naturalization certificate, or citizenship certificate

You must submit proof of citizenship with your registration form to vote a full ballot that includes all federal, state, county, and local races and ballot questions for which you are eligible. Your Arizona driver’s license number will serve as proof of citizenship if it was issued after October 1, 1996, AND it was issued after you became a US citizen. You can find a full list of forms of proof of citizenship on the Arizona Secretary of State’s website.

If you do not provide proof of citizenship or proof of citizenship cannot be acquired from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, your ballot will only include federal races.

How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your county election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email and fax. You can also visit the Arizona Secretary of State’s online portal for military voters and overseas voters. To follow the FPCA process:
  1. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your county election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
  2. Send the application to your county election office.
  3. It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
  4. Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
  5. States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your county election office.
If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your county election office first. Then:
  • You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your county election office.
  • If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Arizona. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

How can I check my voter registration status?

You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Arizona's voter registration lookup tool.

Which election office should I contact?

  • In Arizona, your county election office runs the elections in your area. They can help you with questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, and local elections.
  • The Secretary of State oversees elections and election administration in Arizona. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.

How do I contact my local election office?

Visit your state’s site to find your county election office.

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