Voter Registration in Alabama

Get registered and ready to vote in Alabama!

This page covers:

➜ Alabama Voter Eligibility Requirements
➜ Alabama Voter Registration ID Requirements
➜ How to Register to Vote in Alabama
➜ Frequently Asked Questions

Registering to vote is just the first step. Check Alabama’s voter ID requirements and make sure you have the right ID to cast a ballot that counts.

VOTER ID IN ALABAMA

Alabama Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Alabama.

You are eligible to vote in Alabama if you meet all of the following requirements:

You are a citizen of the United States.
You are a resident of Alabama.
You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

You cannot register to vote in Alabama 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.

Alabama Voter Registration ID Requirements

To register to vote:

You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.

If don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number your provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.

If you vote in person, present an accepted form of ID at the polls.

If you vote by mail, provide a copy of an accepted form of ID with your absentee ballot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register and vote on the same day in Alabama?

No, Alabama does not allow you to register and vote on the same 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.

How do I check if I’m registered to vote in Alabama?

You can check your voter information using this form. If you cannot find your information or something is incorrect, contact your county Election Official.

We recommend that you check your voter information before each election’s voter registration deadline. This will give you time to submit a new registration if your information is missing or incorrect.

Can I register to vote in Alabama if I have been convicted of a crime?

Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.

To check your eligibility to register to vote in Alabama use Restore Your Vote.

You can also learn more by reading this blog post: Can People Convicted of a Felony Vote in the United States?

Can I register to vote in Alabama if I attend college in Alabama?

College students are allowed to vote using their Alabama school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Alabama if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.

You can use a student ID to vote if it meets Alabama voter ID requirements.

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How to Register to Vote in Alabama

Alabama does not offer online vote registration.

You can register one of the following ways:

Add your information online (use the registration form below), print and sign your form, and return it to your county election official. Find your local office here.
Visit your county elections office and complete your registration in person. Find your local office here.
Print or request a voter registration form from your county clerk, a public library, the DMV, or the state elections division.

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