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You are eligible to vote in Arizona if you:

• Are a U.S. citizen and 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.

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

Identification is valid unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired.  If the voter’s driver’s license or other identification form contains an outdated address, the voter should supplement their registration with two additional pieces of identification that contain a matching name and correct address.

Voters unable to provide identification should be provided with a conditional provisional ballot.

The conditional provisional ballot will be valid and counted if: 

• The voter provides valid identification to their polling location before 7:00 pm on Election Day. 

• Alternatively, the voter has until 5:00 pm 5 calendar days after an election that includes an election for a federal office and 3 business days after any other election to provide their identification to their county elections office. 

• A conditional provisional ballot is distinct from a provisional ballot, which does not require the voter to bring identification in order for the ballot to be counted. Voters who mail in their absentee ballot are not required to provide any additional form of identification.

Members of a federally recognized Native American tribe who do not have the required identification will receive a provisional ballot (not a conditional provisional ballot) upon presenting one form of tribal identification that bears the name of the elector. 

Acceptable forms of tribal identification include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Tribal identification card, census card, tribal enrollment card, or Certificate of Indian Blood issued under the authority of the Bureau of Indian Affairs or a federally recognized Native American tribe, regardless of whether the provided documentation includes a photo or physical address;

• Voter identification card issued under the authority of a federally recognized Native American tribe;

• Home site assignment lease, permit or allotment issued under the authority of the Bureau of Indian Affairs or a federally recognized Native American tribe; or 

• Grazing permit or allotment issued under the authority of the Bureau of Indian Affairs or a federally recognized Native American tribe.

Unhoused veterans are able to obtain free ID from the Motor Vehicle Divisions.ons.

Moved within the same precinct

Prior to Election Day, the voter can update their address in their registration online, by phone, or in person and vote a regular ballot on Election Day.

If not corrected before Election Day, the voter should correct their registration address at the appropriate polling place (which will be the same for both addresses). The voter must present a form of identification that has their full name and new address and affirm the new address in writing. The voter will then be permitted to vote a provisional ballot. The provisional ballot will be counted if the County Recorder can determine that the voter is registered to vote in the state and did not previously vote in that election.  

Moved to a different precinct but within the same county

Prior to Election Day, the voter can update their address in their registration online, by phone, or in person and vote a regular ballot on Election Day.

If not corrected before Election Day, the voter should correct their registration address at the polling place for their new address. The voter must present a form of identification that has their full name and new address and affirm the new address in writing. The voter will then be permitted to vote a provisional ballot.

Moved to a different county 

If the voter moved to a different county less than twenty-nine days before the election, they may vote at the polling place for their old address. If the voter moved to a different county more than twenty-nine days before the election and has not registered to vote in their new county by the voting registration deadline, they cannot cast a ballot in either their former or new county.

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.

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 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.

Military and other overseas citizens may use the standard procedure for absentee voting by mail, but there are also special provisions for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and merchant marine, commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, along with family members of all these groups, and other citizens who reside outside the United States (together these groups are called UOCAVA voters).

Registering and Requesting an Absentee Ballot

A member of the Uniformed Services and overseas personnel who are qualified to vote but stationed out-of-county may register to vote and/or request a ballot by mail by going to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Portal at https://my.arizona.vote/UOCAVA2/default.aspx or (2) filling out a printable Federal Postcard Application at https://www.fvap.gov/fpca-privacy-notice and mailing it to the county recorder. Completed ballots may also be uploaded through the portal, faxed to 602-364-2087 before 7:00 pm (Arizona time) on Election Day, or mailed to the county recorder. 

A qualified person who is temporarily absent from the state may register to vote by filling out an affidavit of registration provided by the county recorder of the county in which the person ordinarily resides.

Federal Write-In Absentee BallotThe Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB) is a back-up ballot that can be used by UOCAVA voters. You can use this FWAB whether you are located inside or outside the United States (including APO and FPO addresses), provided you are away from your voting residence for service-related activities. You must apply for a regular ballot early enough for your local election officials to receive the request at least 14 days before the election.  If you do not receive your regular ballot in time, you may use the FWAB. Your FWAB must be received by your local voting officials in Arizona no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day. For specific instructions, visit the FVAP’s Arizona-specific FVAP page.

Individuals who have been convicted of a misdemeanor are eligible to vote. However, individuals who have been convicted of a felony are not eligible to vote unless they have been restored to their civil rights. 

For individuals who have been convicted of a single felony in Arizona, Arizona courts automatically restore civil rights upon (1) completion of the term of probation or receipt of an absolute discharge from imprisonment, and (2) payment of any fines or restitution imposed. 

Individuals who have been convicted of more than one felony may apply to a county Superior Court to restore their civil rights after completion of probation or receipt of an absolute discharge from the Arizona Department of Corrections. Individuals should call 866-OUR-VOTE to learn more about the application process and legal service providers who may assist eligible individuals. 

Arizona voters who have been detained or are incarcerated while waiting for trial may register or vote and request and cast a Ballot-By-Mail if they have not yet been convicted of a felony. Voters and their loved ones may review the Secretary of State’s guidance for incarcerated voters here.

For free help getting your rights restored, contact our trusted member organizations:

• AANHPI for Equity Free Legal Clinic

• Arizona Democracy Resource Center Free Legal Clinic

Note: This FAQ section has content sourced from https://866ourvote.org/state/arizona/

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