There is currently a lot of confusion about what is needed for people to vote in Arizona.
You must show ID to vote in person.
Most voters do not need a copy of their ID to vote by mail.
Arizona asks you to provide proof of citizenship when you register to vote.
Arizona Proof of Citizenship Requirements
Arizona requests proof of citizenship when you register to vote.
If you provide proof of citizenship, you will be registered to vote in all local, state, and federal elections in Arizona.
⚠️ Due to a Supreme Court ruling in August 2024: 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.
You can change your “federal only” voter status by bringing the required proof to your County Recorder’s office.
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.
Arizona ID Requirements for Voting In Person
Arizona requires ID to vote. Voters must provide ID that proves their name and address. You have three options:
Option 1: Photo ID
You can show one photo ID with a name and address that reasonably match your voter registration.
Accepted Photo IDs
Must be unexpired or show no expiration date:
- Arizona driver’s license
- Arizona state ID card
- Tribal identification
- Military identification
- Photo ID issued by US, Arizona, or local government
Option 2: Non-Photo IDs
You can show two non-photo IDs with a name and address that reasonably match your voter registration.
Accepted Non-Photo IDs
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 (Check the FAQ below for more info!)
- Property tax statement
- Recorder’s certificate
- Arizona vehicle registration or insurance card
- ID issued by US, Arizona, or local government
- Any mail labeled “official election material”
Option 3: Combination of IDs
You can show:
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 or passport card
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Accepted non-photo ID
Military identification
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Accepted non-photo ID
If you need help, contact VoteRiders: https://www.voteriders.org/freehelp/
VoteRiders is a non-partisan, non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that all citizens are able to exercise their freedom to vote. VoteRiders informs and helps citizens to secure their voter ID as well as inspires and supports organizations, local volunteers, and communities to sustain voter ID education and assistance efforts.
Kathleen Unger founded VoteRiders in 2012 as a direct response to the increasing number of stringent voter ID laws across the country.
Today, our team works alongside thousands of partner organizations and an ever-growing community of 14,000 volunteers across the country.
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