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Alabama Voter Registration Guide

Current voter registration requirements, birth certificate ordering information, voter ID rules, deadlines, and official election office links for Alabama.

POC: On books - Not enforcedPhoto ID required
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Active POC Law
POC Law (Not Enforced)
No POC Requirement
Voter ID Requirement
Valid photo ID is required at the polls and for absentee voting; voters without ID may vote a provisional ballot or may be identified by two election officials who sign an affidavit
Online Registration
Available
Registration Deadline
Registration is closed during the fourteen days prior to an election and on Election Day
Proof of Citizenship Law
On books - Not enforced
NoteAlabama SOS registration workflows state applicant information may be verified against federal immigration records; NCSL documents Alabama as having documentary-proof-related legal history with enforcement status requiring continued legal monitoring (validated Mar 2, 2026).

What to Do Now

  1. 1Check if you have one of the accepted documents (passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate)
  2. 2If your name has changed, get a passport in your current legal name
  3. 3Order your birth certificate now if you don't have one
  4. 4Verify your voter registration is current
  5. 5Keep originals safe - the SAVE Act requires originals, not photocopies

Frequently Asked Questions