Registering to vote in Alabama
The next big deadline
Monday, Oct. 21, is the deadline to register in person, by mail, and online, 63 days away.
- Can I register to vote when I cast my ballot on Election Day?No.
- Is online voter registration available?Yes.
- Can I change my party affiliation?No. Voters in Alabama do not register by party.
Deadlines
- To register in person: Monday, Oct. 21
- To register by mail: Monday, Oct. 21
- To register online: Monday, Oct. 21
Take action
The next big deadline
Tuesday, Oct. 29, is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot, 71 days away.
- Can I vote by mail in my state for any reason?No. Voters must provide a reason to vote by mail.
- Can I vote by mail without a notary or witness?No. A signature from a notary or the signatures of two witnesses older than 18 is required.
- Is there an ID requirement? If so, what is an acceptable form of ID?Yes. Voters need to provide a photo copy of an approved ID with their absentee ballot application. Valid forms of ID are listed here.
- Can I drop off my mail-in ballot in person?Yes, at a local election office. Drop boxes not available.
Deadlines
- Deadline to request mail-in ballot:Tuesday, Oct. 29
- Deadline for mail ballot return:Must be received by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 5 if returning by mail; must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4 if dropping off in person
