To register to vote in the State of Arkansas, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Reside in Arkansas for at 30 days before the next election
- Be at least 18 years old before the next election within the county
- Must not presently be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction
- Must not have been convicted of a felony without the sentence having been discharged or pardoned
- Must not claim the right to vote in another county or state
Must register to vote at least 30 days before the election. Can select party affiliation at the polls.
Can register to vote in person or obtain a mail-in application at:
- County Clerk's Office in your home county
- State Revenue Office, Driver Services (pick up a paper form or ask for your information to be transmitted electronically)
- Public Library or Arkansas State Library
- Public Assistance Agency
- Disability Agency
- Military Recruitment Office
- Arkansas National Guard
- Any Voter Registration Drive
You can also obtain an online voter registration application.
Absentee Voting:
An application for an absentee ballot may be requested in person, by phone, by fax, or by other electronic medium in the county clerk's office.
Requests for absentee ballots must be received by the office of the county clerk no later than the day before Election Day if the request is made in person or by a designated bearer, or no later than seven days before the election if the request is sent through the mail.
The completed ballot must be received by the office of the county clerk no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day if sent through the mail, delivered by designated bearer or by an authorized agent. If the voter wishes to hand-deliver the ballot, it must be received by the clerk's office no later than the end of regular business hours on the day before the election.
Another option is early voting. Depending on the type of election being conducted, you may early vote during the 7 or 15 days prior to Election Day. In most counties, early voting is conducted at the county clerk’s office. In counties with off-site early voting (a location other than the county clerk’s office), local newspapers will publish the designated sites.
During a preferential primary or a general election, early voting is available between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, ending at 5 p.m. on the Monday before the election. Off-site early voting hours may vary by county; watch your local newspaper or contact your county clerk for information. During all other elections, early voting is available during your county clerk’s regular office hours.
For more election and voter information you can contact the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office or the Secretary of State Voter Services number at 1-800-247-3312
