Pre-18 voter registration in Arkansas
In Arkansas 40,847 people turn 18 every year.
Arkansans can pre-register before turning 18.
pre-register before turning To register to vote in Arkansas, you must be: 18 by Nov 3rd, 2026. (18 by the next primary or general election).
That means most eligible seniors and many juniors in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18.
Learn more about the voter registration gap in Arkansas.
High school students can help one another get ready to vote.
Next Steps!
How to Register to Vote in Arkansas
Upcoming Statewide or Federal Elections:
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Arkansas General Election (Register by Oct 5th, 2026 by mail)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Arkansas.
- Registration Status - Check if you are already registered, your polling place, and more from your state’s voter registration website.
- Fair Elections Center - Learn about conducting a registration drive in Arkansas.
- Vote 411 - A nonpartisan resource to help you register, preview your ballot, and find key election information from the League of Women Voters.
- VoteRiders - Find out what forms of ID you can use to register and vote, and get help getting a valid form of ID.
Full Registration Details
By Mail: ID Requirements
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Arkansas, you must provide your valid Arkansas driver's license number, if you have one. If you do not have a valid Arkansas driver's license, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
If you have not been issued either of these ID numbers, indicate this on the form. Arkansas will assign you a unique identification number.
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Arkansas you must:
be a United States citizen
live in Arkansas at the address on your voter registration application
turn 18 on or before the next election
not be a convicted felon (or have completely discharged your sentence or been pardoned)
not claim the right to vote in any other jurisdiction
not presently be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction
By Mail: New Voter Instructions
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide proof of identification. Include an acceptable ID number, if you have been issued one, on your application. If you have not been issued an acceptable ID number, you must instead submit with your application a COPY of identification documentation OR show proof of identification when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the National Voter Registration Form.
More information here.
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About this information
This page presents a curated compilation of voting and election information, specifically geared toward high school students, their families, and educators.
Information about deadlines and voting laws is retrieved via the Democracy Works Elections API and was last retrieved on Jul 6th, 2026; the API compiles election guidance from official government sources and other vetted data providers, and details may change over time. Information concerning requirements for high schools is based on The Civics Center’s analysis of State Requirements for High School Voter Registration and was last updated on Jun 22nd, 2026.
Information about youth turning 18 each year is from the U.S. Census, and information on the number of 18-year-olds who have not yet registered is based on applying TCC’s analysis of Census data and state voter files. We also provide links to trusted resources, including VoteRiders (for voter ID information) and Fair Elections Center (for information about laws governing voter registration drives).
These pages are offered for guidance only and are not intended as legal advice. Please consult state election officials or an attorney if you have questions about any particular situation. We hope you find this useful. To cite our resources and original research, please provide links and/or cite The Civics Center.
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