Voting & Elections Toolkits: Voter Registration in Alaska

• Age: At least 18 years old or will be within 90 days of completing an application for registration. 
• Formerly incarcerated individuals: May vote if unconditionally discharged from supervision by the Department of Corrections.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
• Residence: Must be an Alaska Resident.
• College students can either vote absentee in their home state or register to vote in AK
• Check to see if you are already registered

More information on Alaskan voter eligibility.

• Voter registration applications must be received or postmarked on or before at least 30 days prior to an election.
• July 21, 2024 is the registration deadline for the August 20, 2024 primary election
• October 10, 2022 is the deadline for in-person registration and postmark of mail-in registration for the November 4, 2024 general election.

Permanent Fund Dividend Automatic Voter Registration (PFD AVR)

In 2016, Alaska voters approved Ballot Measure 1 (15PFVR). This law automatically registers eligible applicants to vote or updates voter registration information of voters who are currently registered to vote using the information provided when applying for a Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) unless the applicant opts-out.

Learn more about this method of automatic registration at the Alaska Division of Election's PFD AVR information page. If you still need to register or change your voter information, choose one of the methods below. 

Online registration

To use the Online Voter Registration System, you must have a valid Alaska driver's license or state ID card and the information you enter when registering must match the information on your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record. If you do not have a valid Alaska driver's license or state ID, or your information cannot be validated, you may select to register using a paper registration form.

Online registration form

Mail-in registration

Print a paper form to complete and sign. Send your completed form by mail, fax or email attachment to a Regional Elections Office.

When registering to vote send a copy of either your current driver’s license, state ID, passport or birth certificate with your paper form.

Printable form

Refer to the box below for information about ID requirements.

Choosing a political party   

You may choose a political party affiliation when you register, but it is not required.

Updating registration      

To update registration after a move, name change, or change of political party affiliation, use the voter registration form. Permanent Fund Dividend applicants voter information is updated each year as part of Permanent Fund Dividend Automatic Voter Registration (PFD AVR). 

Cancelling registration

The Registrar of Voters is maintained by the Alaska Division of Elections. Voters may cancel their registrations by phone or mail:

Cancel by Telephone

• Cancel your voter registration in Alaska by contacting your Regional Elections Office.
  • Be prepared to provide your name and an identifier (voter number, Alaska driver's license number or state identification number, date of birth or last four of your Social Security Number).

Cancel in Writing

• Send a statement requesting your registration be canceled with your name and an identifier (voter number, Alaska driver's license number or state identification number, date of birth or last four of your Social Security Number).
  • Send your written request by email
  • Or, send your written request by fax or mail to your Regional Elections Office.

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