How to Change a Name on Voter Registration in Alabama

If you have gotten married or divorced in Alabama and had a name change it is important to not forget changing your name on your voter registration. If you show up at your polling place in Alabama to vote and your name on your photo ID does not match the name on the voter registration list then you will not be able to vote. Fortunately, it is easy to change your name on your Alabama voter registration.

Things You'll Need

• Alabama voter registration form

Instructions

1. Download the voter registration form from the Alabama Secretary of State website (see Resources). The form is for use for both first time registrants and already registered voters that need to make a change on their voter registration.

2. Complete the voter registration form with the name change. Make any other necessary changes on the form as well. While not required, you can make a copy of photo ID that represents the name change and attach it to the form. Sign and date the bottom of the form.

3. Mail or hand deliver your completed voter registration form to your local Board of Registrars. The address for each county Board of Registrars is on page three of the voter registration form. If an election is coming up, be sure to get the form to them more than 10 days before voting day.

References

• Alabama Secretary of State: Elections

Resources

• Alabama Secretary of State: Voter Registration Form