Arkansas (AR)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may register at 17 if turning 18 by election day)

ID Requirements

To Register: Driver's license number or last 4 of SSN. If neither, check the box on the form and the state assigns an ID number. Must present ID when voting for the first time.

To Vote: Photo ID required

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting begins 15 days before election day.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

Absentee ballot available; excuse required. No-excuse early in-person voting is available.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon completion of sentence, including any probation or parole, and payment of all fines and fees.

Documentation Needed

• Valid photo ID

Sources

• Arkansas Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Arkansas