Alabama has several ways you can register to vote — online, in person and by mail.
To register to vote in Alabama, you must be a citizen of the United States, live in Alabama and be at least 18 years old as of election day. You must also have a valid Alabama driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card, which you will have to present when you vote.
Those who have been barred from voting due to a disqualifying felony conviction or judgment of mental incompetence in a court of law are not allowed to register.
Qualifying citizens can register in person by visiting any state or county office that provides public assistance. Each office then submits the completed voter registration application to the local board of registrars office, which must review and approve the application before a citizen can be considered a registered voter.
To register online or have a registration form mailed to their home, citizens can visit the Alabama Secretary of State’s office here. You can also visit the site to learn about absentee voting, view upcoming election dates, find your polling place and check registration status.
Alabama Primaries–May 24, 2022
May 9: Voter registration deadline
May 17: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail
May 19: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person
May 23: Last day to hand-deliver an absentee ballot
May 24: Deadline for absentee ballots to be returned by mail (must be received by noon)
Runoff elections are scheduled for June 21, 2022. The deadlines for potential runoff elections include:
June 6: Voter registration deadline
June 14: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail
June 16: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person
June 20: Last day to hand-deliver an absentee ballot
June 21: Deadline for absentee ballots to be returned by mail (must be received by noon)
Alabama’s general election is scheduled for November 8, 2022.
October 24: Voter registration deadline
November 1: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail
November 3: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person
November 7: Last day to hand-deliver an absentee ballot
November 8: Absentee ballots returned by mail must be in by noon.
