Early voting in Arizona runs Oct. 7-30, and Election Day is Nov. 3. If you plan to cast a ballot, it helps to understand where identification comes into play.
Arizona’s voter-ID rules are specific to the state, so check them before you vote rather than relying on what you’ve heard about another state. The simplest way to think about them is by how you plan to vote.
If you’re voting in person
You must show identification to vote in person in Arizona, whether you go during early voting or on Election Day. Your identification, whether one document or two, must show your name and address.
You can meet the requirement in one of three ways:
- One valid photo ID with your name and address, such as an Arizona driver license, an Arizona non-operating ID card, or a tribal ID.
- Two documents without a photo that show your name and address, such as a utility bill or bank statement dated within 90 days of the election, your Arizona vehicle registration, or mail marked “Official Election Material.”
- A mix of the two: a photo ID whose address doesn’t match your voter registration, plus a non-photo document whose address does.
For the full list of accepted identification, see the Arizona Clean Elections voter ID guide.
If you’re voting by mail
You don’t need to show ID to vote by mail in Arizona. When you request a mail ballot, you may be asked for identifying information such as your date of birth or driver license number, but you don’t include ID with your completed ballot.
Instead, verification happens through your signature. Election workers compare the signature on your ballot envelope with the one on file, so don’t forget to sign.
New this year, you can choose to show accepted ID when you drop off your ballot so it can be verified right away. It’s optional. If you don’t show ID, your ballot is verified later by signature.
After you send your ballot back, you can track its status through the Arizona Secretary of State’s ballot tracker.
What if your ID and voter information don’t match?
Arizona’s rules look at whether the name and address on your ID reasonably match your voter registration. If your photo ID shows an old address, or no address at all, you can pair it with a non-photo document that shows your current address.
If you’re unsure about your situation, contact your county recorder’s office before you vote.
Need help getting ID?
If you aren’t sure whether the identification you have meets Arizona’s requirements, VoteRiders offers free help. You can call or text its helpline at 866-432-8683.
Check your voter registration
Want to make sure your voter registration is current? Use the tool below to check your registration status.
