How do I register to vote in Arizona?

Arizona's proof-of-citizenship requirement makes it unique and has been the subject of repeated federal litigation (most recently Mi Familia Vota v. Fontes and RNC v. Mi Familia Vota).

1. Eligibility (Ariz. Const. art. VII; A.R.S. § 16-101)

U.S. citizen.

18 years old by Election Day.

AZ resident of the county for 29 days before the election.

Felony conviction: first-time felons regain rights automatically upon completion of sentence (including probation/parole) and payment of restitution; second-time felons must apply for restoration (A.R.S. § 13-905).

Not adjudicated incapacitated.

2. How to Register

Online: servicearizona.com (must have AZ DL or non-operating ID).

Paper: download Form to mail to county recorder.

Documentary Proof of Citizenship required for full state ballot (A.R.S. § 16-166): AZ DL issued after 10/1/1996, US birth certificate, passport, naturalization documents, or tribal enrollment. Without DPOC, voters are "federal-only" and may vote only in federal races.

3. Deadline

29 days before Election Day (A.R.S. § 16-120).

4. ID Requirements

AZ DL/ID number or last 4 of SSN at registration (in addition to DPOC for state ballot).

At the polls: photo ID or two forms of non-photo ID (A.R.S. § 16-579) — one with address and signature.

5. College Students

Out-of-state students often lack DPOC; may register as federal-only or use a birth certificate/passport.

This is legal information, not legal advice.