Arizona
1 Check ID Rules
Voting in Person
Arizona requires ID to vote in person. Your identification must prove your name and address.
You have three options:
Option 1: One photo ID
Must be unexpired or show no expiration date:
- Arizona driver’s license
- Arizona state ID card
- Tribal identification
- Military identification
- Photo ID issued by the US, Arizona, or local government
Option 2: Two non-photo IDs
Show two non-photo IDs with a name and address that reasonably match your voter registration.
Dated within 90 days:
- Utility bill
- Cell phone bill
- Cable bill
- Bank or credit union statement
Must be unexpired or show no expiration date:
- Tribal identification (see the FAQ below for more info)
- Property tax statement
- Recorder’s certificate
- Arizona vehicle registration or insurance card
- ID issued by the US, Arizona, or local government
- Any mail labeled “official election material”
Option 3: A combination of IDs
One photo ID (from option 1) with no address or address that does not match your voter registration | + | One non-photo ID (from option 2) with an address that matches your voter registration |
Examples | And sign the precinct register to vote a regular ballot. | |
US passport | + | Phone bill |
Or | Or | |
Military identification | + | Voter registration card |
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Arizona?
You still have options if you don’t have accepted ID.
Vote by mail
Arizona does not require ID if you vote by mail.
Vote a provisional ballot in person
If you vote in person and don’t present accepted ID, you cast a provisional ballot. Arizona has two types:
Conditional provisional ballot
You cast this if you don’t bring ID or your ID is rejected at the polls. To make it count:
- Return to your polling place with accepted ID by 7:00 PM on Election Day, or
- Bring accepted ID to your county board of elections or clerk’s office — within 5 days after a federal election, or 3 days after any other election.
Provisional ballot
You can cast this without conditions if your ID has a name or address that doesn’t match your voter registration, or you’re using Tribal ID that doesn’t meet the state’s requirements. You don’t need to take extra steps — election officials will confirm your eligibility, and if they do, your ballot counts.
What Tribal ID can I use to vote in Arizona?
Tribal ID with a photo
You can present one form of Tribal identification and vote a regular ballot if it:
- was issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs or a federally recognized Native American tribe
- shows your photo
- lists a name and address that reasonably match your voter registration
- is unexpired or has no expiration date
Tribal ID without a photo
If your Tribal identification doesn’t have your photo, you can vote a regular ballot if you bring a second form of non-photo identification from this list. Voters who can only provide one form of non-photo Tribal identification should not be refused at the polls — you have the right to cast a provisional ballot without any conditions. Tribal members using their Tribal ID do not need to return later or show any extra ID to make their provisional ballot count.
Accepted forms of Tribal ID include:
- Tribal identification card
- Certificate of Indian blood
- Grazing permit or allotment
- Tribal enrollment card
- Home site assignment lease
- Tribal voter ID card
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Arizona?
Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Arizona?
You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Arizona.
“REAL ID” is a set of national security standards for states to follow when they issue driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Your ID will show a star if it meets REAL ID standards.
Applying for a REAL ID requires you to appear in person with a variety of documents to prove your identity. Visit the Arizona MVD website to find out exactly what is required to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID card (called a Travel ID in Arizona).
Voting by Mail
Request Ballot
Any registered Arizona voter can request to vote by mail.
You do not need an ID to request a mail ballot.
You may be asked to give identifying information like:
- Date or place birth
- Address
- Driver’s license or state ID card number
- Last 4 digits of your Social Security number
Return Ballot
You do not need to include ID or an ID number with your completed ballot.
Don’t forget to sign! Your signature on the ballot envelope will be compared with your signature on file.
New in 2026:
You choose to immediately verify your ballot by showing accepted ID when you drop it off.
An ID is not required to return your ballot. If you don’t show one, your ballot will be verified later using your signature.
2 Register
You must register before you can vote in Arizona.
Who can vote in Arizona?
You are eligible to vote in Arizona if you meet all of the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You are a resident of Arizona.
- You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
You cannot register to vote in Arizona if:
- You have been convicted of a felony, and your civil rights have not been restored.
- You have been declared incapacitated by a court of law
Proof of US Citizenship & Arizona Residency
Arizona requires proof of US citizenship and state residency to vote in state and local elections (when you vote for your governor, mayor, city council members, school board, etc.)
If you provide proof of citizenship and residency, you will be registered to vote in all elections.
Accepted Proof of Citizenship
You can use the number from your Arizona driver’s license or state ID card if it was issued after October 1996.
Voters without an Arizona license or ID can prove their citizenship by providing one of the following:
- Copy of US passport’s data page showing your name, photo, identifying information, and expiration date
- Indian Census Number, Bureau of Indian Affairs Card Number, Tribal Treaty Card Number, or Tribal Enrollment Number
- Copy of US naturalization documents or A-Number (Alien Registration Number)
- Copy of your birth certificate and any legal documents if your name has changed (marriage certificates, divorce decrees, court orders, etc. )
- Copy of your Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth
Accepted Proof of Arizona Residency
- Arizona driver’s license or state ID card (address does not need to match your voter registration)
- Number from Arizona driver’s license of state ID card (must be verified by country recorder)
- Tribal ID (any document issued by Tribal government, does not need to show address)
- Utility bill, bank or credit union statement, Arizona vehicle registration or insurance card, or property tax (must show address)
- Completed and signed “No Address Confirmation” form (for voters without a fixed or permanent address)
- Any mail labeled “official election mail”
- Voter registration card previously sent to you by Arizona
- Recorder’s certificate
- ID issued by US, AZ, or local government (must have name, photo, and address)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register and vote on the same day in Arizona?
No, Arizona does not allow you to register and vote on the same day. Arizona’s deadline to register for an upcoming election is 29 days before Election Day.
If the registration deadline for an upcoming election has passed, you can still apply to register. Your registration will be processed, and you will be registered to vote in future elections.
Can I register to vote in Arizona if I attend college in Arizona?
College students are allowed to vote using their Arizona school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Arizona if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.
If you do not have an Arizona driver’s license or state ID card, you will need another approved form of identification to vote in person. You can find all your ID options listed here.
Can I register to vote in Arizona if I have been convicted of a crime?
Can I register in Arizona without proof of citizenship or residency?
If you register using the Arizona state voter registration form and do not provide proof of citizenship, your registration will be rejected.
If you register using the federal voter registration form and do not provide proof of citizenship, you will be registered as a “federal only” voter.
This means you won’t be eligible to vote in state, county, or local elections (the elections when you vote for your governor, mayor, city council members, school board, etc.).
What is a “federal only” voter?
Being a “federal only” voter means you can vote for Congress and President, but you can’t vote in state or local elections in Arizona (the elections when you vote for your governor, mayor, city council members, school board, etc.).
Arizona voters who do not provide proof of citizenship or Arizona residency when registering are registered as a “federal only”.
You can use Arizona’s voter information portal to check your registration status. The portal allows you to search for your registration record by providing the last four digits of your Social Security number.
How do you become a “full ballot” voter?
“Full ballot”Arizona voters are allowed to vote in every election (state, local, and federal).
You can change your “federal only” voter status by providing proof of citizenship or residency (from the lists above) to your County Recorder’s office.
Register to Vote in Arizona
Submit the form below to register in Arizona.
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3 Vote
Voting in Person
Arizona requires ID to vote to person. If you can’t present accepted ID on Election Day, you must using a provisional ballot.
Provisional ballots make sure eligible voters are not turned away from the polls. You should be allowed to cast a provisional ballot if election officials question whether you can vote.
Arizona has two types of provisional ballots:
Conditional Provisional Ballots
You will cast a conditional provisional ballot if you don’t bring ID or your ID gets rejected at the polls. There are extra steps you need to take for your vote to count!
There are two ways to make your conditional provisional ballot count:
- Return to your polling place with accepted identification by 7:00 pm on Election Day.
- Bring accepted identification to your county board of elections or county clerk’s office. You have 5 days to present your ID after a federal election and 3 days after any other election. Find your local office. (link to election office page)
Provisional Ballots
You can cast a provisional ballot without conditions if your ID has a name or address that doesn’t match your voter registration record or if you’re using Tribal identification that doesn’t meet the state’s requirements. (link to requirements page?)
You don’t need to take extra steps for your vote to count. Election officials will check if you’re eligible to vote. If they confirm you are, your ballot counts.
Voting by Mail
Any registered Arizona voter can vote by mail. You do not have to give a reason why you cannot vote in person.
How to Request Ballot
Arizona has two ways to vote by mail. Neither option requires ID.
You may be asked for specific information to identify yourself.
Option 1: Join the AEVL (Active Early Voting List)
Sign up to receive a mail ballot for every election you can vote in.
You can join the AEVL online or send a request to your county’s election office by email, mail, or fax.
Option 2: Request a mail ballot for a specific election
You can get a mail ballot for an upcoming election by:
- Submitting an online request.
- Calling your county’s election office.
- Sending a request by mail, email, or fax.
How to Return Ballot
You can return your ballot by mail or in person. You do not need to include ID or an ID number.
You can return your ballot at these locations in your county:
- Early voting locations
- County election office
- Official ballot drop box (varies by county)
- Vote centers on Election Day
FAQ: Voting by Mail
How can I track my Arizona mail ballot?
You can use Arizona state website to track your ballot status.
Can I fix my Arizona mail ballot if it is rejected?
You can “cure” (fix) your ballot if your signature is missing or doesn’t match the one on file.
You will be notified if it needs to be corrected.
- Missing signatures must be corrected by 7 PM on Election Day.
- You have 5 days to confirm a signature that does not match.
