Alabama Voting Guide

When is Alabama's voter registration deadline?

Citizens cannot register to vote within 14 days of an election.

How do I request an absentee ballot in Alabama?

Visit or write to your county's Absentee Election Manager, who is usually the Circuit Clerk and request an absentee ballot.

You will need to provide:

• Name and residential address
• Photo ID
• Which election you would like to vote in
• the reason why you can't make it to the polls
• Party choice, if the election is a party primary
• Address to which the ballot should be mailed
• Your signature

Your absentee ballot application must be turned in no later than the fifth calendar day before the election.

What do I need to bring to the polls in Alabama?

You must bring a valid form of photo ID. Such approved forms include:

• Alabama driver's license, voter ID card, or non-driver ID
• State-issued ID from any state, or federal-issued ID
• Employee ID from the federal government, state, county, municipality, or any other state entity.
• U.S. passport
• Student or employee ID from a public or private college or university in Alabama, or from a college or university in another state
• Military ID
• Tribal ID

What special accommodations are available?

Polling places in Alabama contain equipment to accommodate voters with disabilities so that they can vote without help. You're encouraged to contact your county's Probate Judge if your polling place does not accommodate your disability.

Permanently disabled voters who cannot make it to the polls because of their disability can apply for a disabled voter absentee ballot. If approved, the voter is automatically mailed a disabled voter absentee ballot.

What do I do if I see something illegal at the polls?

If you see or experience anything that seems illegal at the polls, report it. You can also file a complaint about an election official.

Report complaints to the Alabama State Elections Office if you:

• Witness a crime such as voter fraud or intimidation
• Believe an election official broke the law or abused their discretion
• Suspect a campaign finance violation
• Experience a violation of the Help America Vote Act

You can also contact an attorney experienced in voting laws if you feel your voting rights have been violated.