Arizona Voting Requirements & Information
U.S. Vote Foundation’s Arizona Voting Requirements and Information directory informs you of Arizona voting rules and options. It focuses on Arizona-specific voting guidelines and information for all voters, including domestic, overseas, and military voters. Here you can find out about Arizona voter eligibility, voter ID requirements, registration, absentee and early voting options, ways to transmit voting documents and links to specific-Arizona voting tools. It's an all-in-one Arizona voting resource.
Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines
Arizona Federal and State Elections
Tue Aug 4, 2026 - Arizona Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Jul 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Fri Jul 24, 2026 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Period
Voters experiencing an emergency that would prevent them from voting at the polls may request an emergency ballot. Contact your Local Election Office for details.
From Fri Jul 31, 2026 to Mon Aug 3, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Aug 4, 2026 7:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Wed Jul 8, 2026 to Fri Jul 31, 2026
General Information
Registration
You can register to vote or update your registration information:
- online
- by mail
- in person at your elections office
- at some public assistance offices and motor vehicle offices
Election Day Voting
Polling places are open from 6am to 7pm on Election Day.
Find my polling place
Early Voting
Any voter may participate in early voting starting 27 days before an election, and ending at 5pm on the Friday before Election Day.
Mail-In Voting
Any registered voter may request an early ballot from the county recorder's office and vote by mail.
Arizona also offers ongoing early voting status for voters with a permanent physical disability.
If you voted by mail in a past election, you will not automatically stay on the list to receive a ballot in the future unless you have signed up for the Active Early Voting List (AEVL). Sign up at https://servicearizona.com/VoterRegistration. You will need your AZ driver’s license or non-operating ID number.
You may alternatively send in a written AEVL request form (PDF). Mail, fax, or email a scanned copy or photo of the completed form to your County Recorder’s Office.
If you do not have a printer, write out the required information from the request form, sign the document that you wrote, then mail, fax, or email a scanned copy or photo of your handwritten request to your County Recorder’s Office.
You will receive a ballot and an early voting affidavit envelope. Your signature on your early voting affidavit envelope must match your signature on your voter registration. If your signatures do not match, the county will attempt to contact you for verification before your ballot can be counted. You can check whether your vote was counted by visiting https://my.arizona.vote/PortalList.aspx
Only the voter, a family member, a household member or caregiver may return the ballot.
To remain on AEVL, continue to vote in qualified elections. You will remain registered if you do not vote in every election, but you will not automatically receive a ballot by mail if you are not an active voter.
Please visit the US Vote Disability Voting Guide to see accommodations for the registration and voting process.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to vote in Arizona if you:
- Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
- You are a resident of the county where you submit the application
- If you have been previously convicted of a felony crime, you may vote in Arizona if your voting rights have been restored
A person is not required to submit proof of citizenship with the voter registration form to vote in Arizona, but failure to do so means the person will only be eligible to vote in federal elections (known as a "federal only" voter). "Federal only" voters will become eligible to vote a "full ballot" in all federal, state, county and local elections if they later provide valid proof of citizenship to the appropriate County Recorder's office. A person for whom a limited guardian is appointed shall retain the right to vote if the person files a petition, has a hearing, and the judge determines by clear and convincing evidence that the person retains sufficient understanding to exercise the right to vote.
You are NOT eligible to vote in Arizona if:
- You have been convicted of a felony and have not yet had your civil rights restored.
- A judge has specifically ruled that you are not able to vote.
Restorative Requirements
- If you have been convicted of two or more felonies, apply for restoration to the superior court in the county in which you were convicted, then register to vote if your rights are restored. If you are uncertain about the next step, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for more information.
- If you are convicted of only one felony, your voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release. However, if you are convicted of two or more felonies, your right to vote can only be restored through a judge or if pardoned.
If you are a student, you are eligible to vote in Arizona if:
- You reside in Arizona but are attending college in another state
- You reside in another state but attend college in Arizona
- Arizona does not accept student ID; refer to Arizona Identification Requirements section
Identification Requirements
Voter Registration
To register to vote in Arizona you should provide:
Your Arizona Driver's License or State non-driver ID Number
Valid Tribal ID
Alien Registration Number
Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number
Voting for State and Local Offices: The state of Arizona requires that voters submit both a Proof of Residence and a Proof of Citizenship document in order to vote in local and state level races. Otherwise, the voter will receive a ballot to vote for federal offices only.
Arizona has a "Proof of Residence" requirement for voters who wish to vote for all offices, including federal, state and local races and initiatives/referendums. On the voter registration form, voters must provide a house number, street name, and zip code, or drawing or description of their address. If no street address, describe location using cross streets, parcel #, subdivision name/lot, or landmarks. You may also draw a map and/or write the mile posts, village name, latitude/longitude, or geo-codes. Voters must provide one of the following, or they will receive a ballot for federal offices only.
Valid Arizona Driver's License
Valid Arizona non-driver's ID
Valid Tribal ID
Utility Bill not older than 90 days
Bank or Credit Union Statement not older than 90 days
Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
Property Tax Statement
Other form of Identification Issued by a Government Agency
Mail sent to you, marked "Official Election Material"
Arizona has a "Proof of Citizenship" requirement for voters who wish to vote for all offices, including federal, state and local races and initiatives/referendums. Proof of citizenship should be provided to your election office with your registration form or by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before Election Day. Updating your name, party affiliation, or address after moving within the state, does not require a repeat submission of proof of citizenship if you submitted it with your original registration. Voters must provide one of the following, or they will receive a ballot for federal offices only.
Arizona Driver’s License or Non-operating License Issued After October 1, 1996
Birth Certificate with Current Name or With Supporting Name Change Document
U.S. Passport
US Naturalization Documents
Indian Census Number, Bureau of Indian Affairs Card Number, Tribal Treaty Card Number, or Tribal Enrollment Number
Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth
Never send original documents to your election office. Provide copies only.
Voting In-Person
If you registered to vote in Arizona, you must present a valid photo ID to vote. You can use any ID from this list:
Valid Arizona Driver's License
Valid Arizona Non-driver's ID
Valid Tribal ID
Valid ID with photo issued by a Government Agency
Members of federally-recognized tribes are not required to have an address or photo on their tribal identification in order to cast a provisional ballot.
If you do not have a photo ID, in Arizona you may show a combination of two IDs from this list, which must include your name and address:
Arizona Vehicle Insurance Card
Property Tax Statement
Indian Census
Bank Statement
Tribal Enrollment Card
Recorder's Certificate
Voter Registration Card
Mail sent to you, marked "Official Election Material"
Utility Bill not older than 90 days
U.S. Passport
Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
Valid Arizona issued ID
You can also show any combination of IDs, one from each list, provided a Valid Photo ID is accompanied by a document which contains your Address
Voter Materials Transmission Options
Domestic Voter |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |
State Lookup Tools – Am I Registered?
State Elections Website
Where is my Polling Place?
Where is my Ballot?
Can I Register to Vote Online?
Am I Registered?
Overseas / Military Voter Information
Has my Ballot Been Counted?
Where are my Early Voting Locations?
Can I View my Sample Ballot?
Where is my Overseas or Military Ballot?
Where is my Ballot Drop Box?
State Voter Registration FAQ
Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines
Arizona Federal and State Elections
Tue Aug 4, 2026 - Arizona Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
Received byTue Aug 4, 2026 7:00PM
Military:
None on RecordAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byTue Aug 4, 2026 7:00PM
Military:
None on RecordAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
Received byTue Aug 4, 2026 7:00PM
Military:
None on RecordEligibility Requirements
Overseas Voters
U.S. citizens living abroad have the right to vote as absentee voters, provided they are eligible to vote in their state. If you are living outside of the U.S. permanently, indefinitely, or temporarily, your voting rights stay with you, even if you never voted when you lived in the U.S. To vote from overseas:
- Complete and send an overseas voter registration/ballot request form to your election office in the U.S. This is one specific form that will register you as an overseas voter and request your absentee ballot – simultaneously.
Many states allow children who were born overseas, but never lived in the U.S., to use their U.S. parents’ last residence address to register.
Military Voters
Service members and their eligible family members living outside their voting jurisdiction (within or outside the U.S.) are able to vote as absentee voters.
- If you are a service member, or an eligible family member, there is a single form to file for both voter registration and ballot request. It is often called the “Federal Post Card Application” or the FPCA form. This form must be re-filed with your election office each time you change location.
To vote as a service member or eligible family member:
- Complete and send a voter registration/ballot request form “FPCA” to your election office in the U.S. It is the same form in all states.
Identification Requirements
Voting Overseas
U.S. citizens living overseas may register and request a ballot using the overseas voter registration/ballot request form. You will have the following identification options when completing the form:
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number
U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
If you are using this form to register to vote from abroad: AZ requires that you also provide proof of citizenship, such as a valid U.S. passport. You are requested to send a a photocopy of a proof of citizenship document. Do not send original documents. If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a ballot with federal offices only. Federal offices include President and Vice President, U.S. Senate and Congress.
Voting Military
Service members and their dependents may register and request a ballot using the federal voter registration/ballot request form ("FPCA"). You will have the following identification options when completing the form:
U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number
If you are using this form to register to vote from abroad: AZ requires that you also provide proof of citizenship, such as a valid U.S. passport. You are requested to send a a photocopy of a proof of citizenship document. Do not send original documents. If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a ballot with federal offices only. Federal offices include President and Vice President, U.S. Senate and Congress.
Voter Materials Transmission Options
Overseas Voter |
In-Person |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Voter Registration | |||||
| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |
Military Voter |
In-Person |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Voter Registration | |||||
| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |