Alaska voter registration • cancellation • address changes
Moved away? Close your Alaska voter record the right way.
If you permanently moved out of Alaska, you can ask the Alaska Division of Elections to cancel your voter registration by phone or in writing. If you only moved within Alaska, you usually need to update your address instead of cancelling.
Independent guide: board-of-elections.org is not the Alaska Division of Elections. Cancellation must be processed by Alaska election officials. This guide explains the current official process and links directly to government resources.
Should you cancel your Alaska voter registration after moving?
Cancel when Alaska is no longer your voting residence. Update your registration instead if you still live in Alaska and only changed addresses.
Alaska’s Division of Elections says voters who move to another state should contact the Division and cancel their Alaska registration. A move by itself does not automatically remove your name from Alaska’s voter list.
If you have established a new permanent residence in another state, the practical sequence is usually to register where you now live and separately make sure your Alaska record is cancelled. Federal voter guidance also tells people who move out of state to register in the state they moved to.
You moved to another state
Cancel the Alaska record and register in your new state. Do not assume the old record will disappear immediately just because you changed your mailing address.
You moved within Alaska
Do not cancel just because your street, city, district, or borough changed. Update your Alaska voter registration so your residence and voting district are correct.
You are temporarily away
Students, military families, temporary workers, and others may still have Alaska voting residence depending on their circumstances. Confirm residency before cancelling.
Alaska’s list-maintenance rules do not allow election officials to simply delete a voter because the person appears to have moved. The Division says voters should contact it directly when they move away.
How to cancel Alaska voter registration: phone, form, email, fax, or mail
Alaska offers a direct phone method and several written methods. Use the official route that is easiest for you, and keep a copy of anything you send.
Option 1: Cancel by phone
Contact the Regional Elections Office that serves your Alaska voting area. Be ready to provide your full name and an identifier so staff can locate the correct registration record.
The official cancellation page lists acceptable identifiers such as your Alaska voter number, Alaska driver’s license or state ID number, date of birth, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Option 2: Use Alaska’s Voter Registration Cancellation Form
Alaska publishes a dedicated Voter Registration Cancellation Form (X60). The form asks for your full name, one identifying number or your date of birth, your signature, and the date.
The form’s printed instructions allow submission by mail, fax, or email attachment. When using a government form, follow the instructions printed on the current version rather than copying an old address from another website.
Option 3: Send a written request without the form
The Division’s voter-information page says you may also send an email or letter requesting cancellation. Your request should identify you clearly enough for election officials to match the correct record.
A written letter is strongest when it plainly states that you want your Alaska voter registration cancelled, includes your full name and an accepted identifier, and is signed and dated. If you send an email, use the current regional office contact information and avoid sending more sensitive information than the Division asks for.
The official process requires an identifier, but that does not mean you should send every identifier you have. Use one accepted identifier and send it only to an official @alaska.gov address, official fax number, or official mailing address.
What information should your Alaska cancellation request include?
The goal is simple: tell the Division exactly whose record should be cancelled and give it enough information to verify the correct voter.
- Your full legal name as it appears on the Alaska voter record.
- One accepted identifier, such as your Alaska voter number.
- Or an Alaska driver’s license / state ID number.
- Or your date of birth.
- Or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- A clear statement requesting cancellation of your Alaska voter registration.
- Your signature and date when using the X60 form or a signed letter.
- Current contact information if you want the office to reach you about a problem.
You do not need to explain your political views or why you moved. The cancellation is an administrative request about your voter record.
If you no longer know your Alaska voter number, that does not prevent cancellation. The Division’s instructions allow other identifiers. If you are unsure which identifier is safest to provide by your chosen method, call the regional office first.
Moved within Alaska, out of Alaska, or overseas? The correct action is different
“I moved” can mean several legally different things for voter registration. Do not cancel an Alaska record if you still need it for your current voting residence.
| Your situation | Usually the right action | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Moved to a new Alaska address | Update your Alaska registration. | Your residence address affects your district and voting location. You are still an Alaska voter if Alaska remains your voting residence. |
| Permanently moved to another state | Register in the new state and request cancellation in Alaska. | Alaska says voters who move to another state should contact the Division and cancel. A new state may also notify Alaska after you register there, but direct cancellation avoids relying on that process alone. |
| Temporarily outside Alaska | Do not cancel until you confirm residency. | Temporary absence does not always end Alaska voting residence, particularly for circumstances recognized in Alaska residency rules. |
| Living permanently outside the United States | Check federal-voter eligibility before cancelling. | Some U.S. citizens formerly domiciled in Alaska may be eligible to vote as Alaska federal voters even if they do not intend to return. |
| Registration appeared through PFD automatic voter registration | Use the normal Alaska cancellation process if you do not want the registration. | The Division says a person who missed the PFD opt-out can contact a regional office and request cancellation. |
If Alaska was your last U.S. domicile and you now live indefinitely outside the United States, do not automatically cancel before reading Alaska’s permanent overseas voter guidance. Some citizens may remain eligible for federal-only voting through Alaska.
Alaska Regional Elections Offices for voter-registration cancellation
For phone cancellation or a written request sent to a regional office, use the region that serves your former Alaska voting area.
Statewide Division contact
Alaska Division of Elections
Phone: 907-465-4611
Toll-free: 866-952-8683
TTY: 907-465-3020
Email: elections@alaska.gov
Important
The current cancellation webpage directs voters to their Regional Elections Office. The X60 cancellation form also prints statewide Juneau mailing, fax, and email submission information. Use the instructions on the current form or the official contact directory.
| Office | Area served | Phone / email | Physical or mailing contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region I · Juneau | Districts 1–6: Southeast Alaska, Cordova, Seward, southern Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak. | 907-465-3021 electionsr1@alaska.gov | 9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 3, Juneau, AK 99801 Mail: PO Box 110018, Juneau, AK 99811-0018 |
| Region II · Anchorage | Districts 9–24: Municipality of Anchorage and Whittier. | 907-522-8683 electionsr2@alaska.gov | 2525 Gambell Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503-2838 |
| Region III · Fairbanks | Districts 31–36: Fairbanks North Star Borough and Interior Alaska. | 907-451-2835 electionsr3@alaska.gov | 675 7th Avenue, Suite A1, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4501 |
| Region IV · Nome | Districts 37–40: Northern, Western and Southwest Alaska, Aleutian Chain, Tyonek, Port Graham, Nanwalek. | 907-443-5285 electionsr4@alaska.gov | 214 Front St., Suite 130, Nome, AK 99762 Mail: PO Box 577, Nome, AK 99762-0577 |
| Region V · Wasilla | Districts 7–8 and 25–30: northern Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su Borough, Valdez, Parks Highway, Denali Borough. | 907-373-8952 electionsr5@alaska.gov | 1700 E. Bogard Road, Suite B 102, Wasilla, AK 99654-6565 |
| Region V satellite · Kenai | Kenai-area satellite support for Region V. | 907-465-8247 electionsr5k@alaska.gov | 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite 48, Kenai, AK 99611-9106 |
Office assignments and contact details can change. Before sending sensitive identifying information, compare the destination with the live Division Contact Information page.
Map: Alaska Division of Elections Director’s Office in Juneau
The Division’s statewide Director’s Office is in the Court Plaza Building in Juneau. This is a verified election-office location, but your regional office may be the more direct contact for cancellation.
Director’s Office
Court Plaza Building
240 Main Street, 4th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-465-4611
Toll-free: 866-952-8683
Mailing address:
PO Box 110017
Juneau, AK 99811-0017
This map is for the statewide Director’s Office. If you are cancelling by phone or sending a request to your regional office, use the address for the region that serves your former Alaska district.
What happens after Alaska receives your cancellation request?
Cancellation is different from simply becoming “inactive.” You are asking the Division to remove your Alaska registration record from active voter registration.
Alaska’s official election guidance says a voter may request cancellation at any time. Once the Division verifies the correct record and processes the request, you should no longer rely on that Alaska registration for voting.
If you have registered in a new state, keep your new-state registration confirmation. If you are concerned that the Alaska record remains active, contact the regional office and ask whether the cancellation has been processed.
The Division’s public materials do not promise a universal same-day processing time for every cancellation method. Allow administrative time, especially if your request arrives near an election or if staff need additional information to identify the correct record.
Save a copy of the signed form or letter, note the date you called, and keep any email sent to an official Alaska election address. These records can help if you later need to ask whether the request was received.
Alaska voter-list maintenance: cancellation vs. inactive status
A voter who moved away is not automatically erased simply because mail is returned or the person stops voting.
The Alaska Division of Elections explains that list maintenance follows state and federal rules. The Division may send confirmation notices to voters who have had no activity or contact for an extended period. If required notices are not answered, a record may become inactive.
Inactive status is not the same thing as a voluntary cancellation request. The Division says an inactive record may remain in the system through additional general elections before removal if the voter does not contact the Division or vote.
- You move awayMoving does not by itself let Alaska automatically cancel the voter record.
- You request cancellationThe Division can process a direct request from the voter after verifying the correct record.
- Another state reports registrationAlaska says it can also remove or update voters when another state informs the Division that the person registered there.
- No request is madeThe ordinary list-maintenance process may involve mailed notices, inactive status, and a longer statutory timeline before cancellation.
If you permanently moved out of Alaska and want the old record closed, the clearest route is to contact the Division rather than waiting for list maintenance to eventually act.
What if Alaska registered you through the PFD automatic voter-registration process?
Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend application can trigger automatic voter registration or an address update unless the applicant opts out during the notice period.
The Division explains that after the PFD application process, eligible applicants may receive a notice and have 30 days to opt out. If you miss that opt-out period and do not want to remain registered, you can still contact your regional elections office and ask to cancel the registration.
If the problem is only that the PFD process updated your Alaska address incorrectly and you still remain an Alaska voter, the remedy may be an address correction rather than cancellation.
Use the current PFD Automatic Voter Registration information page for the latest opt-out and correction instructions.
After leaving Alaska: a voter-registration checklist for your new state
Cancelling Alaska is only half of the job if you want to vote where you now live. Registration rules are set by your new state.
- Register in your new state.Use the new state’s official election website or Vote.gov to find the correct registration route. Do not assume an Alaska cancellation automatically registers you elsewhere.
- Meet the new state’s deadline.Deadlines vary across the country. Some states require registration well before Election Day, while others allow later or same-day registration.
- Use your current residence address.Your new registration should reflect your actual voting residence under that state’s rules, not simply a forwarding or former Alaska mailing address.
- Cancel the old Alaska record.Call your regional office or use the official Alaska cancellation form / written request. Keep a copy of the request.
- Check both records if needed.Confirm your new registration before voting. If you are still concerned about the Alaska record, contact the Division and ask whether the cancellation was processed.
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission maintains a state-by-state voter-registration cancellation directory, and Vote.gov routes voters to official state registration tools.
Cases that need a different approach
You received an Alaska voter card but are not a U.S. citizen
The Division’s voter-information page specifically tells noncitizens who were registered through PFD or another process to contact the Division so the registration can be cancelled. Do not attempt to vote on a registration that should not exist.
You are reporting a deceased family member
Do not complete the voter’s cancellation form as if you were the voter. Alaska says an immediate family member can call a Regional Elections Office to report the death. Staff may request the voter’s full name, date of death and an identifier, plus information about the person making the report and the relationship.
You moved temporarily for school, work, or military service
Temporary absence does not always end Alaska residency for voting purposes. Alaska’s rules consider residence and intent, with specific provisions for military members and certain other voters. If you expect to return and still consider Alaska your voting residence, first confirm your status with the Division.
You moved permanently overseas
A U.S. citizen whose last U.S. domicile was Alaska may qualify as an Alaska federal voter in some circumstances, even while living indefinitely abroad. Read the permanent overseas voter rules before cancelling.
You are cancelling because you simply do not want to be registered
Alaska’s published cancellation instructions are not limited to people who moved. A voter may request cancellation. The same identity-verification process applies.
Can you register in Alaska again after cancelling?
Yes—cancellation is not a permanent ban. If you later become eligible as an Alaska resident again, you can submit a new voter-registration application.
Alaska generally requires registration at least 30 days before an election. If you move back, do not assume your old cancelled record automatically becomes active again. Register or update through the current Alaska process.
The Voter Information page provides online and paper registration options, eligibility rules, and registration-status resources.
If you returned to Alaska close to Election Day, contact the Division promptly. Eligibility, residence, registration deadlines, and ballot options can depend on the exact timing and facts of your move.
FAQs about cancelling Alaska voter registration
Can I cancel my Alaska voter registration by phone?
Yes. Alaska’s official cancellation page says you can contact your Regional Elections Office by phone. Be ready with your name and an accepted identifier.
Is there an official Alaska cancellation form?
Yes. The Division publishes the Voter Registration Cancellation Form (X60), which asks for your name, one identifier, signature, and date.
Can I email the cancellation form?
Yes. The X60 form states that it may be submitted as an email attachment. The Division’s cancellation guidance also accepts written requests by email. Use an official Alaska election address.
Do I need to cancel if I moved within Alaska?
Usually no. If Alaska remains your voting residence, update your residence address instead so your district and polling information are correct.
Does moving out of Alaska automatically cancel my registration?
No. Alaska says voters cannot be removed simply because they appear to have moved. The voter should contact the Division and cancel, or the Division may later receive information that the voter registered elsewhere.
If I register in another state, will Alaska find out?
It may. Alaska says it can receive information from other states about voters who register elsewhere. Because timing and data matching can vary, a direct cancellation request is the clearest way to close the old record.
Do I have to provide my full Social Security number?
No. Alaska lists the last four digits as one possible identifier, along with options such as your voter number, Alaska driver’s license / state ID number, or date of birth.
What if I do not know which regional office to contact?
Use the Division’s official contact directory or call the statewide Elections Division at 907-465-4611 or 866-952-8683 for help locating the correct regional office.
Can a family member cancel my registration for me?
The ordinary cancellation process is a voter request. If the voter has died, Alaska has a separate family-reporting procedure. For disability or other assistance needs, contact the Division for instructions rather than signing another voter’s request.
How quickly will Alaska cancel my registration?
The public cancellation instructions do not promise one universal processing time. If timing matters, contact the office that received your request and ask whether the record has been updated.
What if I cancelled but later move back to Alaska?
You can register again if you meet Alaska’s eligibility requirements. Treat the old record as cancelled and submit a new or updated registration before the applicable deadline.
Should a permanent overseas citizen always cancel Alaska registration?
No. Some U.S. citizens whose last domicile was Alaska can qualify for Alaska federal-only voting while living permanently overseas. Check the state’s overseas-voter guidance before cancelling.
Official sources for Alaska voter-registration cancellation
Use the Alaska Division of Elections as the controlling source for the cancellation process, contact details, and voter-record questions.
- Cancel Your Alaska Voter Registration — official cancellation methods and required identifying information.
- Voter Registration Cancellation Form (X60) — official cancellation form and submission details.
- Voter Information — cancellation, registration, PFD automatic registration, and related voter guidance.
- Division Contact Information — statewide, regional, absentee, and accessibility office contacts.
- Election Essentials / List Maintenance — how Alaska handles moved voters, inactive records, and removals.
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission cancellation directory — federal cross-check linking to Alaska’s cancellation form and office directory.
- Vote.gov registration guide — federal guidance for registering after an interstate move.
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