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Voter Registration

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1. How do I register to vote?

You will need to complete a voter registration form, which can be obtained from most libraries, city, county and state offices or register online. You may also call Pinal County at 520-509-3555 to have a voter registration form mailed to you.

You must be:

• A citizen of the United States of America.
• A resident of Arizona.
• 18 years of age or older before the next statewide general election.
• An individual who has not been convicted of a felony or treason, if so, your civil rights have been restored.
• An individual who has not been adjudicated incompetent (A.R.S. § 14-5101)

2. What are the voter identification requirements at the polling place?

In order to vote a ballot at the polling place, your name must be listed on the poll roster and you must provide one of the types of identification listed below:

Type One - Photographic identification.

This type of identification must be unexpired and valid. It must contain your photograph, your name and your current address. Your name and address must reasonably match the information on the poll roster.

Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• An Arizona driver's license
• An identification card issued by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division
• A tribal enrollment card
• Other forms of tribal identification.
• Other identification issued by the federal, state or local government.

Type Two - Non-photographic identification.

You must present two different forms of identification from the list below. Each piece of identification must contain your name and your address and this information must reasonably match the information in the poll roster.

Acceptable forms of identification include two of the following documents:

• A utility bill
• A bank or credit union statement (if dated within 90 days)
• A valid Arizona vehicle registration
• An Indian census card
• A tribal enrollment card
• Other forms of tribal identification
• A property tax statement
• An Arizona vehicle insurance card
• A Recorder's certificate
• A voter registration card
• A valid federal, state or local government issued identification card
• Any mail addressed to you that includes the "Official Election Material" logo.

Type Three - A combination of photo identification and other identification.

If you have a form of photographic identification that is listed under Type One above, but the address does not match the poll roster, you may combine that information with one of the valid forms of identification listed under Type Two. Valid military identification or a United States passport may also be combined with one of the forms of identification listed under Type Two.

Please note that the identification must be valid for all three types of identification. If the identification shows on its face that it has expired, then it is not a valid form of identification.

3. What type of ballot will I receive?

Full Ballot: A voter registrant who provides documentary proof of citizenship with their voter registration application will receive a Full Ballot. A Full Ballot is a ballot that lists all candidates and ballot measures for local, county, state and federal elections.

Acceptable Documentary Proof of Citizenship pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-166(F)

• Arizona Driver's License / Arizona Non-Operating ID Number
• An Enhanced Driver's License from another state
• Copy of U.S. Birth Certificate
• Copy of pertinent pages of U.S. Passport
• Copy of Naturalization Certificate/Certificate Number
• Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal Treaty, or Tribal Enrollment Card Number

Federal Ballot: A voter registrant who has not provided documentary proof of citizenship will receive a Federal Ballot which consists of federal candidates and measures only.

Note: A voter registrant may provide acceptable documentary proof of citizenship by 5 pm on the Thursday before any election to be eligible to receive a Full Ballot and vote in all elections.

4. How can I verify if I am registered to vote?

You may call Pinal County at 520-509-3555 to confirm if you are registered to vote. You will be asked questions to verify your personal information. This ensures that your confidential information will not be shared with someone other than yourself. You may also verify your registration online.

5. Do I need to declare a party preference on my voter registration form?

You do not need to declare a Party Preference. By not indicating a party preference, your voter registration record and voter identification card will indicate “Party Not Designated” (PND) or Other (OTH).

Arizona recognizes the following political parties for representation on ballots:

• Democratic (DEM)
• Libertarian (LIB)
• Republican (REP)

The Independent (IND) political party is not a recognized political party in Arizona. It has the same party status as Party Not Designated (PND).

6. Can I vote in a primary election if I am registered as an Independent (IND) or have no party preference?

Yes, Arizona is an "Open Primary" state. Independents and those voters registered with no party preference may vote for candidates of recognized parties in a Primary Election. Libertarians have their separate ballot and can only vote a Libertarian Ballot.

If you are on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and not a member of a recognized party, you will receive a notice from the Pinal County Recorder. 90 days prior to a Primary Election,  asking which recognized party ballot you want to be mailed to you. You must respond to the notice, or you will not receive a ballot. 

If you are not on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL),  you will be asked which recognized party ballot you would like to receive when you vote at the poll.

You must choose a party ballot in a Primary Election.

Exception: The Presidential Preference Election (PPE) is held in either February or March in the year that the President of the United States is elected. The PPE is solely for voters registered within a specific political party to specify their preference for a candidate of their political party for the Office of President. 

•    Only voters registered with the participating parties can vote in the PPE.

•    Participating parties will be determined closer to the election. 

7. Where do I go to vote?

Your precinct is listed on your voter identification card. Polling place locations can be found online on the Pinal County Elections Department website or call Pinal County at 520-509-3555 for the location of your polling place.

8. How do I change my address, party affiliation, etc. on the voter registration records?

You will need to complete a new voter registration form, which can be obtained from most libraries, city, county and state offices or register online. You may also call Pinal County at 520-509-3555 to have a voter registration application sent to you.

9. When will I receive my voter identification card?

You should receive your voter identification card within 2 to 3 weeks after the Voter Registration Office receives your voter registration form. You may call Pinal County at 520-509-3555, if you have not received a voter identification card within that time frame, or would like to request a new card.

10. I was made to vote a Provisional Ballot at the poll. What is a Provisional ballot?

A Provisional Ballot is completed by a voter when any one of the following issues apply:

• Insufficient or no identification presented at the polling place.
• The voter's name was not found in the poll roster.
• The poll roster indicates that the voter requested a ballot by mail.
• The voter has changed their name without updating their voter registration.
•  Voter moved to a new address within the county but did not update their voter registration.

If the Provisional Ballot was issued due to insufficient identification, the voter has 3 days to present valid identification to any one of our Recorder's Offices after the election. Our Recorder's Offices are located in Florence, Casa Grande,  Apache Junction, Maricopa, and San Tan Valley. 

Based on the information provided, the Recorder's Office determines if a Provisional Ballot can be counted.

11. Will my ballot count if it is a Conditional Provisional Ballot?

• A Conditional Provisional Ballot is issued at the polls if a voter does not present acceptable identification at the designated polling place. 
•  In order for a Conditional Provisional Ballot to be counted, the voter must provide proof of identity to the County Recorder by 5:00 pm on:
• The 5th business day following a General Election that includes an election for a federal office, or
•  The 3rd business day following any election other than a General Election.
• Pinal County Recorder’s Offices are located in Florence, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Maricopa, and San Tan Valley. 
  See locations here.

12. Who is qualified to vote early in an election?

Anyone who is registered to vote in Pinal County 29 days before the election is eligible to request an early ballot. The early ballot must be received in the Recorder's office prior to 7 pm on Election Day to be counted. You may also drop off your early ballot at any polling place in Pinal County on Election Day. 

Please see more Early Voting Information options. 

13. Can I vote without going to the polling place on Election Day?

Yes, if you are registered to vote in Pinal County within 29 days prior to an election, you can request an early ballot to be mailed to you. The early ballot must be received in the Recorder's Office prior to 7 pm on Election Day for it to be counted. You may drop off your early ballot at any one of the Pinal County Recorder's Offices located in Florence, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Maricopa, and San Tan Valley. You may also drop off your early ballot at any polling place on Election Day.

Early ballots can be requested by:

• Mail - You must include your name, date of birth, residence address, and where you want ballot mailed to (if different than residence address). Requests should be mailed to Pinal County Recorder, P.O. Box 460, Coolidge AZ 85128.
• Phone - Call Pinal County at 520-509-3555 to request a ballot to be mailed to you. You must include your name, date of birth, residence address and where you want the ballot mailed to (if different than residence address).
• Website - Online application for early ballot request at here. (The link is available 90 days prior to each election.) You can also email to request your ballot. 
• In-person - You can vote in office (beginning 27 days prior to Election Day and through the Friday before the election) at any of our five Recorder's Offices located in Florence, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Maricopa, and San Tan Valley.

14. What does it mean to be on the Active Early Voting List?

A voter may complete a request to be placed on the Active Early Voting List which allows a voter to automatically receive an early ballot in the mail for any election in which they are eligible to vote. There is no need to contact the Recorder's Office to request an early ballot. The mailing address must be within the state of Arizona.

15. When will I receive my early ballot?

Early Ballots are mailed 27 days before the election to those voters on the Active Early Ballot List (AEVL) and to those that requested an Early Ballot by mail, phone, website, or in person prior to the 27 days. Early ballots requested after the 27 days prior to election are mailed to the voter within 48 hours after receipt of the request.

16. Can I have my ballot mailed elsewhere, other than my mailing address?

Yes, call Pinal County at 520-509-3555 as soon as possible to notify the Voter Registration Office that you need your early ballot mailed to your temporary address. Note: Early Ballots mailed are not forwarded to temporary or new addresses.

17. What is the voter registration deadline?

29 Days before Election Day, unless that day falls on a federal holiday, then it is the day after.

18. Does it cost me anything to return my voted ballot by mail?

No. Postage is pre-paid.

19. What can I do if I am unable to vote without assistance due to illness or disability?

Contact our office at 560-866-7563 to schedule a time the special board can help you vote your ballot.

20. What can I do if I am unable to go to my polling location on the day of the election due to illness or disability?

These requests are intended for voters who are ill, disabled or confined and as a result cannot go to the polls on Election Day. Requests must be made by 5 pm on the second Friday before the election (A.R.S 16-549C). The voter has the following options:

• If a voter has a person who can assist in voting, a ballot can be mailed to the voter.
  • Contact Pinal County at 520-509-3555
  • Write us at Pinal County Recorder, P.O. Box 460, Coolidge, AZ 85128
  • Request an early ballot online. 
• If a voter needs assistance in voting, we can schedule a special board to personally deliver and assist you in marking your ballot.
  • Contact Pinal County at 520-509-3555
  • Email us 
  • Our office will contact you to schedule a visit by our special board.
• Qualified electors who become ill, have a disability, are admitted to a hospital or confined after 5 pm on the second Friday preceding the election, may request ballot delivery from the county recorder or other officer in charge who shall when possible honor such requests.   (A.R.S 16-549D)