How to Register to Vote in Arkansas

by Kristin Higgins - December 12, 2023

Registering to vote is the first step you must take if you want to participate in local, state or federal elections in Arkansas.

There are some basic requirements you must meet to vote in Arkansas elections, including:

1. Being an Arkansas resident
2. Being a United States Citizen
3. Being 18 or older
4. Have not been convicted of a felony, or if you have been convicted of a felony, have completed your sentence and paid off all fines ("being off paper"), and
5. Have not been judged mentally incompetent by a court.

In Arkansas, people must fill out a paper voter registration form. You can mail the completed form to your county clerk's office or drop it off at their office in person.

Where to Find Voter Registration Form in Arkansas

You can pick up a paper voter registration application in several different locations in your community. 

• County Clerk Offices 
• State Revenue Offices
• Public libraries 
• Public assistance agencies
• Disability agencies
• Military recruitment offices

If you don't see the forms on displayed on a table at the location, ask an employee for help. You can also print off a paper application from the Secretary of State's website. 

• Form in English
• Form in Spanish

You can also ask the Secretary of State to mail you a voter registration application.

Where Do I Turn in My Voter Registration Form?

Turn in your voter registration form to your county clerk's office. You can do this in person or by mailing the form to the county clerk.

Applications obtained from the Secretary of State's Office have a return address with their office listed. Once they receive your application, they will send your information to your county. 

When is the Deadline to Register to Vote in Arkansas?

Arkansans can register to vote at any time. If you want to vote in a specific election, you must be registered at least 30 days before an election.

For the March 5, 2024 elections, you must be registered by Feb. 5, 2024 to be eligible to participate. 

For the Nov. 5, 2024 elections, you must be registered by Oct. 7, 2024 to be eligible to participate.