How to Register to Vote in Alaska

You may register to vote in Alaska as soon as you arrive if you plan to become an Alaskan resident; however, you may not vote until you have been registered for at least 30 days. If you need to update your voter registration record, you will use the same form that is used for an original application. You can register to vote in Alaska by following these simple steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Voter Registration Application
• Physical mailing address
• Acceptable form of identification

1. Meet the criteria to register. You can register to vote 90 days before you turn 18; however, you must be at least 18 years of age on Election Day, not a convicted felon (unless sentence, probation and parole are completed and you provide a copy of your discharge papers) and be a resident of Alaska.
2. Register to vote when applying for or making changes to your driver's license or upon establishing residency in Alaska at the Division of Elections office or by mail or fax.
3. Read the instructions on the form and fill it out using black ink. The application is a simple one-page application. The application cannot be processed without the address where you live, verification of identity and date of birth.
4. Submit the form by mail or fax to a Division of Elections office or in person at one of many designated places. You can visit the Division of Elections office Web site to find local offices using the link found in references.
5. Identity must be verified before your application is complete. Preferred identification is your Social Security number, Alaska driver's license or Alaska State ID card. If you do not have any of these forms of identification, you may still apply using an alternate form of identification.
6. Receive your voter identification card in the mail in three to four weeks. Cards are mailed once a month, usually around the second week of the month.
7. Check your voter identification card carefully for errors. Correct any errors and return it to the Division of Elections office immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• When filling out the application to vote, print clearly and use blue or black ink.
• You must be registered 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election.
• If you don't have a driver's license, State ID card or a Social Security number, you can still register to vote, but you will have to provide proof of your identity. Some acceptable forms of identity include passport, fishing or game license, military ID, Indian ID. A picture ID is not required.
• Falsifying information on this application carries a conviction of a misdemeanor.