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Can I vote by mail in Arizona?
Yes. Anyone can request a mail ballot.
Any registered voter can request a mail (absentee) ballot, no reason needed. There's a deadline, so request early.
- Voter registrationMon, Oct 5Passed
- Mail request must be receivedFri, Oct 23, 5 p.m.Passed
Missed the request deadline?
- Voters who become ill or disabled after Oct. 23. Deadline: Mon, Nov 2. Ask the county recorder (by phone or in writing) for a bipartisan special election board to bring a ballot to you. source
- Voters admitted to a hospital after 5 p.m. Oct. 23. Deadline: Tue, Nov 3, 5 p.m.. Ask the county recorder for a special election board to bring a ballot to the hospital; show ID and sign an emergency statement. source
- NextFill it in, sign the envelope, and get it in the mail byTue, Oct 271 day
USPS says allow 7 days. Your ballot must be received by Tue, Nov 3. After this date, use a drop box or return it in person.
- Returning it:
Must be RECEIVED by 7 p.m. on Election Day, whether mailed or dropped off. Postmarks are not sufficient. Return postage is prepaid.
Dropping it off? Drop boxes are widely available here, and using one skips the mail entirely. county drop box locations.
Who can return it for you: Only certain people may return it for you. Collecting another person's early ballot is a felony unless you are a family member (by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship), a household member, or a caregiver. No numeric limit for them; any county drop box may be used. Ballot must arrive by 7 p.m. Election Day. source
- Election DayTue, Nov 38 days
If your ballot gets flaggedDeadline: Tue, Nov 10 · 15 days
If your ballot was flagged
- Read the letter, email or text from your county. It says what's wrong.
- A signature that doesn't match can be confirmed with the county recorder until 5 p.m. on the fifth business day after the election (Nov. 10); they'll try to reach you. A MISSING signature can only be added until 7 p.m. on Election Day. Deadline: Tue, Nov 10 · 15 days
- Call your county election office. You can say:
Hi, I voted by mail and my ballot was flagged. What do I need to do to fix it, and by when? Can I do it today?
Trouble voting? Free, nonpartisan hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE · 888-VE-Y-VOTA · 888-API-VOTE · 844-YALLA-US
Good to know in Arizona Postmarks do not count in Arizona: the county must have your ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Postage is prepaid, and you can use any drop box or voting location in your county. Active Early Voting List available: sign up once and get a ballot for every election.
Where are you with your ballot?
Where are you with your ballot?
Will your ballot count in Arizona?
Will your ballot count in Arizona?
- Is this your first time voting by mail?
- Have you moved since you last voted?
- Has your signature changed much since you registered?
Why ballots get rejected in Arizona, and how to avoid it
- Sign the envelope the way you signed your voter registration or driver's license. Your state compares them.
- Use the secrecy sleeve if one is included, then the return envelope. Don't tape anything.
- Keep the phone and email on your registration current. If there's a problem, that's how they reach you to fix it.
Voting in person insteadpolling place, early voting, ID
Open now through Fri, Oct 30. Locations and hours
You must show ID, but it doesn't have to have a photo. Without one you can cast a provisional ballot that counts only if you follow up.
Accepted: List 1: one photo ID with name and address (AZ driver license, AZ ID card, tribal ID, US/state/local government ID). List 2: two non-photo documents with name and address (utility bill or bank statement within 90 days, AZ vehicle registration, insurance card, property tax statement, voter registration card, 'Official Election Material' mail, etc.). List 3: photo ID without matching address plus one List 2 item. Without one: Provisional ballot; you must return to the county elections office with valid ID by the deadline (5 business days after a general election with federal races per the state Elections Procedures Manual) or it is not counted. Address on ID must reasonably match the roster.
More about your statepermanent list, counting, alerts
Arizona has an Active Early Voting List for any voter. Sign up once and you won't have to request again. Check the box on the registration form or ask the county recorder. You're removed only if you don't vote a mail ballot in two consecutive election cycles AND don't answer the county's notice.
Arizona can start processing mail ballots 14 days before Election Day, so most results come in on election night. Results are certified Mon, Nov 23. Late-arriving drop-off ballots take days to signature-verify; Maricopa results move for a week.
Watching the numbers? Your state publishes a running count of mail ballots requested and returned: Arizona's early voting data
- Military or overseas. You're covered by federal law (UOCAVA), which usually gives you longer deadlines and electronic delivery. Use the Federal Post Card Application to register and request a ballot in one step. If your ballot doesn't arrive, the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot is your backup. FVAP.gov
- College student. You can register at your school address or your family's, not both. If you're registered back home and away at school, request a mail ballot from home early; campus mail is slow. Some states require a specific reason for students to vote absentee, so check your state's rule above. Student voter guide
- Disability or need help marking a ballot. Every state must offer an accessible way to vote. Most have an accessible mail-ballot option you can mark on a screen reader or your own device, and all allow a person of your choice (not your employer or union rep) to assist. Ask your county election office for the accessible absentee ballot. If illness, a hospital stay or a disability keeps you from the polls AFTER the request deadline, most states still have a way to get you a ballot: see "Missed the request deadline?" under your state's dates, and "Who can return it for you" for whether a family member or helper may carry it back. EAC: voters with disabilities
- Moved recently. Your registration is tied to your address. If you moved within your state, update it before the registration deadline; if you've moved across state lines, register in the new state. Moved after the deadline? Many states let you vote at your old precinct one last time or update in person; call your county. vote.gov
- Past felony conviction. Rules vary widely: some states restore rights automatically on release, others after probation or parole, a few require a separate process. Don't assume you can't vote. Check your state before the registration deadline. NCSL: restoration of voting rights
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Verified against the official page 2026-09-10. Rule checked 2026-09-09. Deadlines checked 2026-09-09. Request deadlines are "received by," not postmarked. The official site wins if anything differs. Spot something wrong? We check every report against the state's own page and fix errors as soon as they're reported. Email fix@ballotbymail.org or use the report form.