Residents of Arkansas can register to vote in several ways: by mail, in person, or through voter registration drives.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be a resident of Arkansas.
- Be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day.
- Not be a convicted felon (unless your rights have been restored).
- Not have been adjudicated as mentally incompetent by a court.
Registration Methods:
- By Mail:
- Download and fill out the Arkansas Voter Registration Application.
- Mail the completed form to your county clerk’s office. Addresses for county clerks are available on the Arkansas Secretary of State website.
- In Person:
- Register in person at your local county clerk’s office, the DMV, public assistance agencies, or during voter registration drives.
- You can also register at libraries, post offices, and other designated locations.
- Voter Registration Drives:
- You may register during local voter registration drives, which are conducted by civic organizations and other groups.
Registration Deadline:
- The deadline to register is 30 days before Election Day.
Confirm Your Registration:
- After registering to vote, you can confirm your status using the Voter View Portal on the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website.
Read more about How to Register to Vote in the U.S. in general.