ARKANSAS

Requirements to vote:

• 18 years old on or by Election Day.

• US citizen.

• Resident of Arkansas for 30 days prior to the election.

• Not be a convicted felon.

• Not have been mentally judged incompentent by a court jurisdiction.

How do I register to vote?

• In the state of Arkansas, you can register via mail, in person, or at the polls on Election Day.

• To register via mail, you must download and fill out the application then send it to one of the designated locations.

  • Request an application through the mail (USPS)

  • Arkansas Voter Registration Form – English

  • Arkansas Voter Registration Form - Spanish 

  • Your form must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day. 

• To register in person, you must visit a distinct location (location varies but you can choose to register at a local county’s clerk office, any Arkansas ODS, any public/state library, any public assistance agency or a military office) and then fill out the voter registration.

  • The deadline to register in person is 30 days before Election Day. 

• You must designate a party affiliation to vote in a primary election, but you can cast a nonpartisan ballot.

• If you legally change your name, you must submit a new voter registration, but you only need to complete the name change portion. If you move to a new address within your county, contact your county clerk’s office. If you move to a new county, you must submit a new registration form in your new county.

  • The deadline to update your registration is 4 days before Election Day.

Can I pre-register?

• No.