Pre-18 voter registration in
Alaska
In Alaska 9,374
people turn 18 every year.
Alaskans can 
pre-register before turning 18.
To register to vote in Alaska, you must be: 18 in 90 days. That means most eligible seniors in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18.
High school students can help one another get ready to vote. 
Next Steps!
How to Register to Vote in Alaska
Upcoming Elections:
- Aug 18th, 2026 - Alaska Primary Election (Register by Jul 19th, 2026)
- Nov 3rd, 2026 - Alaska General Election (Register by Oct 4th, 2026)
Useful Links:
- Registration Form - Download the paper registration form for Alaska.
- 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 Alaska.
- 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
When registering by mail in Alaska, you are required to provide ONE of the following ID numbers: Alaska driver’s license; Alaska state ID; last four digits of your Social Security number.
If you have not been issued any of these numbers, indicate that you do not have an ID number.
If you submit a voter registration application by mail and you are not already registered to vote in Alaska, you must provide proof of identity. You may include a copy of your proof of identity with your application, or you must verify your identity the first time you vote. Acceptable forms include: driver’s license; state ID card; US passport; current and valid photo identification; birth certificate; Hunting and Fishing license
By Mail: Eligibility Requirements
To register in Alaska you must:
be a United States citizen
be at least 18 years old or will be within 90 days of completing your registration
be an Alaska resident
have not been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, unless your voting rights have been restore
not be registered to vote in another state unless you are willing to cancel your registration in that state
By Mail: New Voter Instructions
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing your registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: current and valid photo identification or current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here.
Online Instructions
To register online in Alaska, you need an Alaska driver's license or state ID and a Social Security number. The address on the ID needs to match the address where you're registering to vote. If you don't have an Alaska-issued ID, you can still register by mail.
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 Mar 30th, 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 Mar 27th, 2026.
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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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