Voter Identification Requirements

Two-thirds of states expect you to provide identification to vote at the polls.

Voter registration is governed in Alabama by state law and the federal National Voter Registration Act (commonly known as “motor voter”). For more information on the National Voter Registration Act and voter registration opportunities under the Act, please click here.

Qualifications

To register to vote in the State of Alabama, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a United States Citizen

• Reside in Alabama

• Be at least 18 years old

• Have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony (or have rights restored)

• Have not been legally declared “mentally incompetent” by a court

Obtaining a Voter Registration Application

You may download the State of Alabama Postcard Voter Registration Application from this site. The form can be printed on your printer, filled out, and then mailed into your local voter registration officials. Click here for more information.

You may also request a postcard voter registration from this office by e-mail. Click here to request a voter registration form.

Voter registration is also available from your local County Board of Registrars. Click here to get the address and phone number for the board of registrars office in your county.

You may also obtain voter registration services at the following state and local government offices and agencies:

• Driver’s licensing office

• County and select municipal public libraries

• Department of Human Resources

• WIC Program, Department of Public Health

• Medicaid Agency

• Department of Rehabilitation Services

The postcard voter registration form is also available at:

• Public 4-year universities

• Select private 4-year universities

• Driver’s licensing office

• County and select municipal public libraries

• Department of Human Resources

• WIC Program, Department of Public Health

• Medicaid Agency

• Department of Rehabilitation Services

If you have questions about voter registration in Alabama, you may contact the SILC, use the information below or contact your nearest CIL.