Restore Alabama is a program of the League of Women Voters of Alabama Education Fund
Restore Your Right to Vote in Alabama
The League of Women Voters of Alabama Education Fund provides free, confidential help to determine if you are eligible to vote or assist with restoring your voting rights.
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Not all felony convictions are disqualifying! Most people find that they never lost their voting rights and are already eligible to register to vote immediately. If you do have a disqualifying felony conviction and have served your time, paid your fines, fees, and restitution for that conviction, you are ready to apply to have your rights restored. We are here to help you understand your situation and help you become an Alabama voter.
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Check your eligibility below, or if you prefer, call or text us at
205-871-8194 to schedule an appointment with one of our Voting Rights Restoration experts.
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More than two-thirds of people who believe they are ineligible to vote never actually lost their voting rights and may be able to register immediately.
Understanding Your Voting Rights
Many People are unsure whether a criminal conviction affected their right to vote. The good news is that most people actually never lost their voting rights, and those who did may have a path to restoration.
What This Means Today
Alabama established a specific list of disqualifying offenses in 2017, creating a consistent statewide standard that county Boards of Registrars must use when determining voting eligibility. By clearly defining which criminal convictions result in disenfranchisement, the law helped reduce arbitrary and inconsistent removal of eligible citizens from the voter rolls.
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However, in 2024, Alabama expanded the list of disqualifying convictions, increasing the number of offenses that can result in the loss of voting rights.
How We Got Here
For much of Alabama's history, a criminal conviction could result in the loss of voting rights, often with no clear path to restoration.
Beginning in 1901, state and local election officials had broad discretion to determine which crimes involved "moral turpitude" and therefore disqualified someone from voting. Because there was no consistent statewide standard, eligibility decisions often varied from county to county.
This system created confusion and uncertainty for many Alabamians and disproportionately affected low-income communities and people of color.
Why Civic Participation Matters
Voting is one of the most powerful ways people can shape the future of their communities. Every election affects issues that touch our daily lives—housing costs, food and gas prices, health care, education, transportation, jobs, public safety, utility costs, and the quality of our environment. Local elections influence the services and opportunities available to our families, while state elections help determine policies that affect our rights and economic future. When eligible voters do not participate—whether because of confusion, misinformation, or barriers to voting—our communities lose important voices. In Alabama, where voter turnout is often low, every vote carries even greater power. Democracy works best when everyone has access to accurate information, understands their voting rights, and has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Your vote matters, and it can make a difference.
Check My Voting Eligibility
Determine whether you are eligible to register and vote in Alabama.
Research My Conviction Record
We can review Alabama, federal, and out-of-state convictions to help clarify your voting status.
Get Help with a CERV Application
Receive assistance completing a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote (CERV) application.
Guidance on How to Register to Vote
Get step-by-step guidance through the voter registration process.
Community Training and Partnerships
We offer presentations and training for nonprofits, churches, advocacy organizations, service providers, and community leaders who want to help people understand their voting rights.
Strong community partnerships are essential to the success of this work. Many people who are eligible to vote—or who may be able to restore their voting rights—never receive accurate information about the process. By working together, we can reach individuals where they live, work, worship, and receive services, helping ensure that no one misses the opportunity to participate in our democracy because of confusion or lack of information.
Whether you serve returning citizens, low-income families, veterans, young adults, or other community members, we welcome the opportunity to partner with you to connect people with the resources and support they need to exercise their right to vote.
Get Involved
Help us reach more people who need voting rights support.
The League is actively looking to connect with individuals and organizations across Alabama who can help us identify and reach people who may be eligible for voting rights restoration or who are unsure of their voting status.
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If you are part of a community organization, nonprofit, church, advocacy group, or you are an individual connected to local networks, we would love to work with you.
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Together, we can expand access to accurate voting rights information across Alabama.
