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Arizona requires ID to vote in person. Most voters don't need an ID to vote by mail.

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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
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One non-photo ID (from option 2) with an address that matches your voter registration
Examples
US passport
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Phone bill 
Or
Military identification
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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.

Find your local office.

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.

Learn more here!

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?
You cannot show a digital copy of your photo ID to vote in Arizona. You can show an accepted form of non-photo identification on your device. Maricopa County voters can use a QR code linking their digital voter registration card. Learn more about that option on the county’s website.
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.

Updated: April 2026