Request a Ballot by State

As of October 9, 2023

Voter ID Required:   If you do not have ID, Voteriders.org can help: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/photo-voter-id/obtain-free-photo-voter-id

Registration:

• Verify your registration: https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/voterview
• Register to vote: https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/voter_registration/voterRegistrationWelcome.action

Requesting a Ballot:

• Form to Request  a Ballot: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/absentee-ballot-applications
  • COVID Excuse for anyone who is concerned about going to the polls in person:  select “I have a physical illness or infirmity that prevents my attendance at the polls.”
  • Precinct name: Look up the polling place - https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/voterview
  • Include copy of picture ID with application
• Paper submission must be mailed in and received no later than 5 days before the election

Voting:

• Ballot must have two signed witnesses or a notary public
• Absentee Ballot must  be returned by hand no later 5 PM than 1 day BEFORE the election to your Election Manager:  https://www.sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup/absentee-election-manager
• Absentee Ballots must be received by mail by the election.
• Track the status of your absentee ballot: https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/voterview