The short version.
The Arizona voter registration file is a public record you request from the state elections office. You pay a fee, sign a use affidavit, and get the list of registered voters for your district — names, addresses, and registration details. Then you hand it to Motion51 and we load it, geocode it, and cut your turf.
Arizona sells the full statewide voter database (the “AVID” file) for a flat $500 to authorized requesters. Candidates and political committees qualify; commercial use is a felony.
Where to request it.
- Office
- Arizona Secretary of State — Elections Division
What it costs.
Tiered per ARS 16-168(E); $500 minimum applies for commercial-style requests under ARS 39-121.03(A). Statewide estimate ~$500-$600.
How to request it, step by step.
- File a public-records request through the Secretary of State's portal (azsos.nextrequest.com) or by mail to the Elections Division.
- State your authorized purpose (political, campaign, election, or redistricting) and sign the required statement under A.R.S. 16-168.
- Pay the $500 fee in advance.
- Receive the statewide voter database extract from the Elections Division.
How long it takes.
Typically 2-4 weeks; statute requires fulfillment within 30 days of receipt of request
Use restrictions — read before you order.
Use limited to political/party activity, campaign, election, redistricting, or other statutorily authorized purposes (ARS 16-168(F)). Commercial use prohibited. Sales to candidates/registered political committees are NOT commercial use. Class 6 felony for misuse.
Costs, forms, and rules change between cycles. Always confirm the current details on the official Arizona page linked above before you send payment. This page is a plain-language summary, not legal advice.
Arizona voter file FAQ.
How much does the Arizona voter file cost?
A flat $500 for the statewide database, the reasonable charge set under A.R.S. 39-121.03(A) for a full-database request.
Can I use it for my campaign?
Yes -- use is limited to political/party activity, campaigns, elections, and redistricting under A.R.S. 16-168(F). Sales to candidates and registered political committees are explicitly not “commercial use.” Misuse is a Class 6 felony.
How long does it take?
Statute requires fulfillment within 30 days of the request; in practice it is often faster once payment clears.
Do I have to load it myself?
No -- hand the state's file to Motion51 and we load it, geocode it, and build your turf.
Once you have the file, Motion51 takes it from there.
Getting the file is the errand. The campaign is what happens next: loading tens of thousands of addresses, putting them on a map, cutting them into walkable turf, and tracking every door. That's what Motion51 does.
Send us the file the state gives you and we load it in, geocode the addresses, and set up your district so volunteers can start knocking. The app works offline for the stretches where cell coverage drops, and every door is logged with a timestamp. If you're weighing a race in Arizona, our For Candidates page walks through the next steps.