Voter files by state
How to get the Alabama voter file
Anyone can buy the Alabama voter file for non-business use, and campaigns are allowed. A 2026 law caps the statewide list at $1,000.
Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.
The Alabama voter file at a glance
| Who provides it | The Alabama Secretary of State |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Anyone who applies. It cannot be used for business. Campaign and election use is allowed. |
| Cost | 1 cent per voter, with a $1 minimum. A 2026 law caps each list at $1,000. Before that, the statewide list cost about $37,000. |
| Vote history included | Yes |
| Format | Excel or a text file. Online orders are a download that expires after 7 days. |
| How to request | Order online through the state's voter list portal. Or mail or fax the request form. For paper orders, the office sends a price quote first. |
| Rules for use | No business use. You may not sell or publish the list. Phone numbers and email are not released. |
Good to know: Vote history covers the last 10 elections if you pick it. All sales are final.
Go to the official request pageAfter you get the file
Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.
Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.
Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.
How many volunteers will you need?
Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.
Check how many volunteers you need, freeSources
- www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/VR%20LIST%20REQUEST
- www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/voter/voterWelcome.action
- www.sos.alabama.gov/public-records-request
- www.sos.alabama.gov/newsroom/secretary-state-wes-allen-backs-bill-prot
Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.
Alabama voter file questions
How much does the Alabama voter file cost?
1 cent per voter, with a $1 minimum. A 2026 law caps each list at $1,000. Before that, the statewide list cost about $37,000. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.
Who can get the Alabama voter file?
Anyone who applies. It cannot be used for business. Campaign and election use is allowed.
Does the Alabama voter file include vote history?
Yes.
What do campaigns do with the voter file?
They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.