Arizona has one of the more easily-navigated vote-by-mail systems, with an online registration portal and no excuse needed. While there is also in-person early voting if you are concerned about postal delays or election security, the ID requirement may not be easily met by some. Voting by mail seems to be the easiest option available in the Grand Canyon State.
To avoid possible postal delays impacting your vote, we recommend mailing your completed ballot back by Tuesday, October 13th. Plan to drop it off by hand after that.
If you are concerned about your absentee ballot returning on time through the mail, visit our other page to learn how to drop your ballot off in person.
Registering In Person: October 5, 2020
Registering By Mail: Postmarked October 5, 2020
Registering Online: October 5, 2020
Arizona should be mailing absentee ballot applications to all voters.
Request In Person: Received October 23, 2020
Request By Mail: Received October 23, 2020
Request Online: Received October 23, 2020
Ballots must be received or dropped off by county election officials by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
We strongly recommend mailing your ballot much earlier (by October 13th) and, if that's not possible, dropping it off in person. Learn how below or on our other page.
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Ballots can returned to any ballot drop-box, drop-off location, early voting location, or Election Day voting location in your county by 7pm on Election Day.
A family member, household member or caregiver may return an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter.
October 7th to October 30th.
Hours vary by location.
The county recorder’s office and any other locations in the county the recorder deems necessary
Strict Non-Photo ID
If ID is not presented, the voter votes on a provisional ballot and must return to show ID within 5 days.
An Arizona driver’s license or identification card;
tribal identification or enrollment card;
or other valid U.S. federal, state, or local government–issued identification.
a voter registration card;
a utility (including cell phone) bill;
• Utility bills must be dated within 90 days of the election to be valid.
bank or credit union statement;
Arizona vehicle registration;
Arizona vehicle insurance card;
Indian census card;
property tax statement;
county recorder’s certificate;
tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal ID;
other valid U.S. federal, state, or local government–issued identification;
and any mail addressed to the voter marked “Official Election Material.”
• College or university IDs that lack addresses cannot be used as voter ID, even if the voter has a separate document that shows their address.
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6am - 7pm
If you are in line when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Don't leave!
Strict Non-Photo ID
If ID is not presented, the voter votes on a provisional ballot and must return to show ID within 5 days.
An Arizona driver’s license or identification card;
tribal identification or enrollment card;
or other valid U.S. federal, state, or local government–issued identification.
a voter registration card;
a utility (including cell phone) bill;
• Utility bills must be dated within 90 days of the election to be valid.
bank or credit union statement;
Arizona vehicle registration;
Arizona vehicle insurance card;
Indian census card;
property tax statement;
county recorder’s certificate;
tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal ID;
other valid U.S. federal, state, or local government–issued identification;
and any mail addressed to the voter marked “Official Election Material.”
• College or university IDs that lack addresses cannot be used as voter ID, even if the voter has a separate document that shows their address.