To vote in Arkansas, you must provide a valid photo ID that is issued by the United States, state of Arkansas, or a college in Arkansas (such as a driver's license, passport, military ID, public benefit card, or student ID).
COVID-19 info
- COVID-19, Arkansas Department of Health
- All voters in Arkansas may vote by mail using an absentee ballot if they have health concerns due to COVID-19, according to a statement by the Governor.
Arkansas voter registration deadlines
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then on the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then on the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
- Online: N/A
Election Day Registration:
N/A
Arkansas voter registration rules
To register in Arkansas you must:- be a citizen of the United States;
- live in Arkansas at the address in Box 2 on the application;
- be at least 18 years old before the next election;
- not be a convicted felon (or have completely discharged your sentence or been pardoned);
- not claim the right to vote in any other jurisdiction;
- not previously be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Arkansas voter registration directions
- Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- Sign and date your form. This is very important!
- Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
- Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.
Offsite links
- State Election Website
- Local Election Office: This is the government office responsible for running elections in your region. Theses are the best people to contact if you have any questions at all about voting in your state.
- Find your polling place
- Absentee ballot tracker tool
- Learn more about absentee voting
- Learn more about early voting
- Learn more about voter ID
- State Election Code