To run an Alabama voter registration check, go to the Secretary of State’s VoterView portal at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov and enter your first name, last name, and date of birth.1Alabama Secretary of State. VoterView The lookup takes under a minute and returns one of three results: Active, Inactive, or Not Registered. It also shows your assigned polling place and the districts tied to your address, which can shift after redistricting even if you never moved.
Running the Lookup
You do not need a county, a voter ID number, or a driver’s license number to search. Name and date of birth are enough. Use the name that appears on your registration, not a nickname. Maiden versus married name is the single most common reason a search comes back empty for someone who is actually on the rolls, so try both if the first attempt shows nothing.
If the tool still returns no record, the state has no registration tied to your information and you will need to submit a new application before the next deadline.
What Your Result Means
Active
Active means your registration is current. Show up at your assigned polling place on election day with a valid photo ID and you can cast a regular ballot.
Inactive
Inactive does not mean you have been removed. Under Alabama law, your name moves to the inactive list after four consecutive years without voting in your county.2Alabama Legislature. Alabama Code Title 17 Chapter 4 Article 1 Section 17-4-9 – Inactive Voter List; Voter Reidentification A separate federal process under the National Voter Registration Act can also flip your status to inactive when address-confirmation mail from the Board of Registrars comes back as undeliverable.3Alabama Secretary of State. About the Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Inactive voters can still vote. You do not have to re-register from scratch.
Not Registered
No record at all means you need to register before you can cast a ballot. Alabama closes registration 14 days before any election, so the calendar matters.4Alabama Secretary of State. Frequently Asked Questions
Moving Back to Active Status
The simplest fix is to show up at your assigned polling place on election day and complete a voter reidentification form there. Alabama law specifically allows inactive voters to cast a regular ballot once that form is filled out.2Alabama Legislature. Alabama Code Title 17 Chapter 4 Article 1 Section 17-4-9 – Inactive Voter List; Voter Reidentification The form confirms your identity and current address, and your status returns to active once it processes.
If you would rather handle it in advance, submit a Voter Update Form through the Secretary of State’s online portal, or contact your county Board of Registrars to file a new electronic registration application. Either clears the flag without an in-person trip to the polls.
Fixing an Outdated Name or Address
An Active status is not the whole story. If you have moved within Alabama or changed your name since you last registered, VoterView may still show your old information. Voting with the wrong address on file can send you to the wrong polling place.
Update online through the Secretary of State’s registration portal at vote.alabamavotes.gov, mail a paper update form to your county Board of Registrars, or go in person to the Board of Registrars office.5Alabama Secretary of State. Voter Registration General Information Name changes require your former name on the application. Any update has to reach the Board before the 14-day cutoff to take effect for the next election.
Registering If You Are Not on the Rolls
To register in Alabama you must be a U.S. citizen, an Alabama resident, at least 18 years old by election day, free of any disqualifying felony conviction, and not under a court finding of mental incompetence.
You can register online if you have a valid Alabama driver’s license or non-driver ID card. Paper applications are accepted by mail, in person at your county Board of Registrars, or at certain state agencies such as the driver’s license office.5Alabama Secretary of State. Voter Registration General Information Your application has to arrive before the 14-day cutoff.4Alabama Secretary of State. Frequently Asked Questions
A Note on Past Felony Convictions
Not every felony strips your right to vote in Alabama. The state disqualifies electors only for felonies involving “moral turpitude” listed in Alabama Code Section 17-3-30.1, including offenses such as murder, assault, kidnapping, rape, human trafficking, and terrorism.6Alabama Legislature. Alabama Code Title 17 Chapter 3 Article 2 Section 17-3-30-1 – Disqualification of Electors for Conviction of Certain Felonies A felony that is not on that list does not affect your eligibility. If your conviction is on the list, you can apply to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles for a voter rights restoration certificate once your sentence, fines, and restitution are complete, and then register separately before the next deadline.5Alabama Secretary of State. Voter Registration General Information