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VoteRiders

Help Arizona voters get ID to vote and underlying documents, legal name change

Break down barriers to voting, access to services and employment

Posted January 28, 2026

Work & Deliverables

With respect to the work helping people obtain birth certificates and other documents to get a state ID or driver's license, they will enter into a limited representation and order the necessary documents on behalf of the voter.

With respect to name change work, the process is a bit more complex but involves representing the voter with the filing of a petition for name change, helping them navigate the process of getting background checks, finger prints, etc. A hearing may be required so it will be important to know if the attorney is located near where the voter lives.

Project Plan

Preparation Phase

  • Review VoteRiders' name change materials and AZ law on the subject

Collaboration Phase

  • Preliminary meeting with voter and sometimes a case manager

Wrap Up

  • Court hearing to approve name change and filing to amend the voter's birth certificate
  • After BC is amended, VoteRiders volunteer can take over the SS card and ID amendments

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Additional Information

  • Time Commitment: 6-10 hours
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Additional Training Details: VoteRiders will provide background and training materials, and ongoing support for each name change request.
  • Site-Preference: Remote
  • Open to Law Students: No
  • Open to Legal Staff: No
  • Bar License(s) required: Arizona
  • Required Languages: None
  • Required Legal Expertise: None
  • Mentoring Provided: Yes
  • Supervision Provided: Yes
VoteRiders

VoteRiders is a non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 2012 with a mission to ensure that all citizens are able to exercise their right to vote. VoteRiders informs and helps citizens to secure their voter ID as well as inspires and supports organizations, local volunteers, and communities to sustain voter ID education and assistance efforts.

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