Voter registration
Get registered and ready to vote in Alabama.
We provide a simple, state-specific checklist so advocates can participate in every election cycle.
Register in your state
We use Vote.gov to route you to the official registration site for your state. Some states require a paper form or additional steps.
If you have issues, visit Vote.gov directly or contact your state election office.
Your Alabama checklist
Confirm your registration status and district.
Register online or by mail with Alabama's official portal.
Verify your voter ID requirements before election day.
Set reminders for upcoming primary and general elections.
Use the Alabama Votes portal to register or update your registration. Registration closes 14 days before Election Day.
Official resources
Link
Register to vote
Official Alabama voter registration portal.
Link
Check registration status
Confirm your registration and precinct details.
Link
Voter ID requirements
Know what to bring to the polls.
Link
Election calendar
Primary and general election dates.
Link
Absentee & vote-by-mail
Absentee ballot rules and request forms.
Deadlines & reminders
- Voter registration closes 14 days before Election Day.
- 2026 Primary Election: May 19, 2026 (registration closes May 5, 2026).
- 2026 Primary Runoff: June 16, 2026 (registration closes June 2, 2026).
- 2026 Local Elections: August 25, 2026 (registration closes August 11, 2026).
- 2026 General Election: November 3, 2026 (registration closes October 20, 2026).
- Absentee ballot application deadlines: by mail 7 days before election; by hand 5 days before election.
- Absentee ballot return: mail by noon on Election Day; hand-delivered by close of business the day before election (no later than 5 p.m.).
Alabama Secretary of State
Phone: 800-274-8683 / 334-242-7210