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Proof of Citizenship Requirements

Elections Division Response to COVID-19 – In-person services are by appointment only.

Elections Response »

  • Our number one goal is to keep the public and our employees safe
  • The situation related to COVID-19 is rapidly developing, as is the response from this office and the state. Please check back regularly for updates
  • We are committed to providing continuity of services while reducing exposure risks
  • Meeting statuory obligations by processing lobbying and campaign finance filings, circulator applications, and responding to inquiries related to these topics. Contact information is as follows: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
  • The Election Services team is available to answer voter registration and election-related questions. The quickest way to receive a response is by sending an email to: [email protected]
  • Public records requests are also still being fulfilled, however it may take longer than usual to process.

Impacted Services »

  • We will not have in-person services available until further notice.
    • To apply for a recall, initiative, or referendum serial number, please make an appointment by emailing [email protected].
    • To come in-person for a lobbyist filing, please email [email protected] to make an appointment.
  • For assistance with any other election-related service, please email us. 

Services that are available online or by phone »

  • Assistance preparing to file candidate nomination paperwork
    • Visit the Candidate Filing page or email [email protected]
  • Circulator registration and related inquiries
    • Visit our Circulator Portal or email: [email protected]
  • Initiative, Recall, and Referendum Applications
    • Email [email protected] with any questions
  • Campaign finance inquiries
    • Visit Beacon or email [email protected]
  • Lobbying registration and related inquiries
    • Visit the Lobbying Portal or email [email protected]
  • Voter Registration and Election related inquiries
    • Visit My.Arizona.Vote or email [email protected]
  • Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act inquiries
    • Visit the UOCAVA Portal or email [email protected]
  • Public record requests
    • Complete the form then submit

Call 1-877-THE-VOTE or 602-542-8683. Please note there may be a delay in responding to calls and emails.

Español »

La respuesta de la División Electoral a COVID-19 – Suspendiendo temporalmente todos los servicios en persona, mientras manteniendo las responsabilidades constitucionales y legales

Elections Response »

  • Nuestro objetivo número uno es mantener al público y a nuestros empleados seguros
  • La situación relacionada con COVID-19 se está desarrollando rápidamente, al igual que la respuesta de esta oficina y del estado. Por favor, revise este sitio web frecuentemente para actualizaciones
  • Estamos dedicados a continuar nuestros servicios mientras reduciendo los riesgos de exposición
  • Estamos cumpliendo con las obligaciones de estatutario. Estamos procesando presentaciones de cabildeo y financiamiento de campañas, solicitudes de circuladores y respondiendo a consultas relacionadas con estos temas. La información de contacto es la siguiente: [email protected](el enlace para mandar un correo electronico), [email protected] o [email protected]
  • El equipo de Servicios Electorales esta disponible para responder al registro de votantes y preguntas relacionadas con las elecciones. La forma más rápida de recibir una respuesta es enviando un correo electrónico a: [email protected]
  • Las solicitudes de registros públicos también se están cumpliendo, sin embargo, puede tardar más de lo habitual en procesarse.

Los servicios impactados »

  • No tendremos servicios en persona disponibles hasta nuevo aviso.
    • Solicitud de presentación de candidatos o iniciativas
      • Los dos tipos de presentaciones se pueden mandar por correo a nuestra oficina:

        1700 W. Washington St., séptimo piso

        Phoenix, AZ 85007
      • Visite nuestro Sitio web de presentacion de candidatos para obtener más detalles sobre el proceso de presentación de candidatos
    • Para obtener ayuda con el cabildeo, el financiamiento de campañas o cualquier otro servicio relacionado con las elecciones, envíenos un correo electrónico.

Los Servicios que están disponibles en línea o por teléfono »

  • Asistencia en preparando para presentar la documentación de la nominación de candidatos
    • Visitando la página de Presentación del candidato o mandando un correo electrónico a [email protected]
  • Registro de circuladores y otras preguntas relacionadas
    • Visite nuestro Portal para circuladores o por correo electrónico: [email protected]
  • Solicitudes para iniciativas, retiros y de referéndum
    • Mande un correo electrónico a [email protected] con cualquier preguntas
  • Campaign finance inquiries
    • Visite Beacon o mande un correo electrónico a [email protected]
  • Registro de cabildeo y consultas relacionadas
    • Visite el Portal de cabildeo o mande un correo electrónico a [email protected]
  • Registro de votante y preguntas de las elecciones
    • Visit My.Arizona.Vote or email [email protected]
  • Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act inquiries
    • Visite My.Arizona.Vote o mande un correo electrónico a [email protected]
  • Solicitudes de registro público
    • Complete el forme y entréguelo

Llame al 1-877-THE-VOTE o 602-542-8683. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que puede haber un retraso en la respuesta a las llamadas. Mande un correo electrónico para una respuesta más rápida.


Versión en Español

Important Information Regarding Proof of Citizenship

A person must be a U.S. citizen in order to register and vote.

A person who submits valid proof of citizenship with his or her voter registration form (regardless of the type of form submitted) is entitled to vote in all federal, state, county and local elections in which he or she is eligible. The voter registration form otherwise must be sufficiently complete.

A person is not required to submit proof of citizenship with the voter registration form, but failure to do so means the person will only be eligible to vote in federal elections (known as being a “federal only” voter). A “federal only” voter will become eligible to vote a “full ballot” in all federal, state, county and local elections if he or she later provides valid proof of citizenship to the appropriate County Recorder’s office.

Federal only voters may use the Federal Voter Registration form, available here:

Federal Voter Registration Form (English)
Formulario nacional de inscripción de votantes (Español)

Accepted Proof of Citizenship Information

If you have an Arizona drivers license or non-operating identification card issued after October 1, 1996, you will only need to list the license number on box 9 of the voter registration form.

If you do not have an Arizona license you may need to provide one of the following documents to establish proof of citizenship:

  1. Supporting legal documentation (i.e. marriage certificate) if the name on the birth certificate is not the same as your current legal name
  2. A legible photocopy of the pertinent pages of your passport
  3. U.S. naturalization documents or fill in your Alien Registration Number in box 11 on the voter registration form
  4. Your Indian Census Number, Bureau of Indian Affairs Card Number, Tribal Treaty Card Number, or fill in your Tribal Enrollment Number in box 10 on the voter registration form
  5. A legible photocopy of your Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth

Elections

  • Elections Calendar & Upcoming Events
  • Voting In This Election
    • Register to Vote / Update Your Voter Information
    • Proof of Citizenship Requirements
      • Requerimientos de la Prueba de Ciudadanía
    • Check your Early or Provisional Ballot Status
    • Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Portal
    • Contact Information for County Election Officials
    • Voting Equipment
  • Campaign Finance & Reporting
    • Search the Campaign Finance Database
    • Make An Electronic Campaign Finance Filing
    • Contribution Limits
    • Financial Disclosure Statements
  • Running for Office
    • Candidate Filing
    • Redistricting Implementation Progress
  • Sign a Candidate Petition or Give $5 Qualifying Contribution
  • Information about Recognized Political Parties
  • Initiative, Referendum & Recall
    • Ballot Measure Committee campaign finance reports
  • Requirements for Paid & Non-Resident Circulators
  • Voter Registration & Historical Election Data
    • Historical Election Results & Information
    • Voter Registration Counts
  • Arizona Election Laws & Publications
  • Lobbyists
    • Search Lobbyist Records
    • Historical Expenditure Summaries
    • Lobbying Reporting Dates
    • Lobbyists Events
  • 2020 Electoral College
  • 2020 General Election State Canvass
  • Guidance on Voting Location Conduct
  • Help America Vote Act (HAVA)
  • Unique URL Program
  • Voting by Mail: How to Get a Ballot-by-Mail

Contact Us

Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
1700 W Washington St Fl 7
Phoenix AZ 85007-2808

Email Elections

602-542-8683
1-877-THE VOTE

 

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