Apply for an Emergency Absentee Ballot

Step 1.Make sure you're eligible to get this type of absentee ballot

You can get an emergency absentee ballot if you meet one of these requirements:

• You have become physically disabled
• A family death or illness requires you to leave your community for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day

The emergency must have happened at a time which made it impossible for you to apply for a regular absent voter ballot.

Normally you would need to request an absentee ballot before the deadline. That deadline is 2:00 pm the Saturday before the election.

Step 2.Make sure you apply on time

You'll still need to make sure you apply for an emergency ballot before 4:00 pm on Election Day. You must return your ballot to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page by 8:00 pm on Election Day.

Step 3.Download the application

Print and fill out the PDF application.

Download the Application in English(PDF, 145KB)

Step 4.Submit your application

Mail or drop off your completed application to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.

Step 5.We'll send you a ballot

We'll send the ballot to the address you provide on your application.

Step 6.Return your ballot

When you have completed your ballot, return it to us. Make sure you do this as soon as possible so we get your ballot in time.

You have three options for returning your ballot:

• Mail it to us at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page
• Drop it off at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page
• Place it in the drop box outside of 300 Ottawa Avenue NW

Step 1.Make sure you're eligible to get this type of absentee ballot

You can get an emergency absentee ballot if you meet one of these requirements:

• You have become physically disabled
• A family death or illness requires you to leave your community for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day

The emergency must have happened at a time which made it impossible for you to apply for aregular absent voter ballot.

Normally you would need to request an absentee ballot before the deadline. That deadline is 2:00 pm the Saturday before the election.

Step 2.Make sure you apply on time

You'll still need to make sure you apply for an emergency ballot before 4:00 pm on Election Day. You must return your ballot to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page by 8:00 pm on Election Day.

Step 3.Apply for your ballot using the paper form

We don't yet accept online applications for emergency absentee ballots. You'll need to apply using the paper form process. Use the tabs above for detailed instructions.

Step 1.Make sure you're eligible to get this type of absentee ballot 

You can get an emergency absentee ballot if you meet one of these requirements:

• You have become physically disabled
• A family death or illness requires you to leave your community for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day

The emergency must have happened at a time which made it impossible for you to apply for aregular absent voter ballot.

Normally you would need to request an absentee ballot before the deadline. That deadline is 2:00 pm the Saturday before the election.

Step 2.Make sure you apply on time

You'll still need to make sure you apply for an emergency ballot before 4:00 pm on Election Day. You must return your ballot to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page by 8:00 pm on Election Day.

Step 3.Give us a call

If you have any questions about this process, we're happy to help! You'll find our information in the Contact Us section of this page.

We're open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Time. Keep in mind that our office closes on major holidays. Another note: we don't take these calls on Election Days.

Step 4.Apply for your application using the paper form

There's not yet a way to apply for your ballot over the phone. We're happy to answer your questions, but you'll need to use the paper application to apply. Use the tabs near the top of this page for more details on how to apply with a paper form.

Step 1.Make sure you're eligible to get this type of absentee ballot 

You can get an emergency absentee ballot if you meet one of these requirements:

• You have become physically disabled
• A family death or illness requires you to leave your community for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day

The emergency must have happened at a time which made it impossible for you to apply for aregular absent voter ballot.

Normally you would need to request an absentee ballot before the deadline. That deadline is 2:00 pm the Saturday before the election.

Step 2.Make sure you apply on time

You'll still need to make sure you apply for an emergency ballot before 4:00 pm on Election Day. You must return your ballot to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page by 8:00 pm on Election Day.

Step 3.Visit our office to apply

You'll find our address in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you an application to fill out during your visit. We'll also answer any questions you have about the process.

Step 4.We'll send you a ballot

We'll send the ballot to the address you provide on your application.

Step 5.Return your ballot

When you have completed your ballot, return it to us. Make sure you do this as soon as possible so we get your ballot in time.

You have three options for returning your ballot:

• Mail it to us at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page
• Drop it off at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page
• Place it in the drop box outside of 300 Ottawa Avenue NW