Can Ex-Felons Restore Their Right to Vote in Alabama?
YES! There are two available ways for ex-felons to restore their right to vote. Ex-felons can either: Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote (CERV) Apply for a Pardon How Can Ex-Felons Apply for a Certificate or a Pardon? Read our brochure (download) to learn whether you need a Certificate or a Pardon. If you need a Certificate, fill out this application (download) and return it to the ACLU of Alabama. If you need a pardon, request an application from any branch office of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. The Board’s main office can be reached at (334) 353-7771 or (334) 353-8067. Brochure: Voting Guidelines for People with Felony Convictions in Alabama (download PDF) Application: Application for Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote (download PDF or download Word document) For more information, call 334-265-2754 or call toll-free 866-454-VOTE (8683).Links to other information on voting in Alabama:Information on absentee voting: visit the Secretary of State’