How to Register to Vote in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska, is the state's largest city and home to almost half the state's population. The procedure to register to vote in Anchorage is quick and easy. It can be done by mail, by fax or in person at any local Division of Elections location. Requirements to vote include filling out the necessary registration forms, providing valid identification, showing proof of residency and being over the age of 18.
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Fill out the state of Alaska voter registration application form. Print a copy of the form located online at the State of Alaska Division of Elections website or pick one up at a local Division of Elections location.
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Complete the form in its entirety. Write clearly using only blue or black ink. Include all required information, including name, signature, complete mailing address, personal contact information, social security number and driver's license information. Specify your party affiliation and disability needs, such as requiring assistance during voting, if applicable.
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Provide a copy of valid personal identification. Acceptable forms of identification include a current Alaska driver's license, U.S. passport, Alaska state identification card or a copy of your birth certificate. You must provide proof of Alaska residency with your application in order to complete the registration process. Photocopies of identification documents are acceptable if mailing or faxing the application. Show a copy of discharge paperwork related to any felonies, if applicable.
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Submit your completed voter registration application in person, by fax or by regular mail at an Alaska Division of Elections office. Include photocopies of proof of residency and identification documents to complete your application. Expect to receive a notification and voter card in the mail in approximately four weeks. If you do not receive them, contact a local Division of Elections office to inquire about the status of your application.
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Tips & Warnings
Register to vote or make changes to your current voter registration at least 30 days prior to an election in order to cast your vote in that election.
Be truthful when registering to vote. Providing false information on a voter registration application is considered a misdemeanor.
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