
Frequently Asked Questions
NOTE: Apply for your absentee ballot as soon as you know you will need it. Once the ballots are printed, you can;
all in one trip to the County Board of Elections (call your County Board for this information.)
Who is eligible for an absentee ballot?
How does an absentee ballot
work?
How do I apply for an absentee
ballot?
What if I have no absentee ballot application
available?
When do I apply for an absentee ballot?
Can I fax an application to the BOE office?
Qualifications to Vote by Absentee Ballot
An absentee ballot is a paper ballot which looks
exactly like the ballot in the voting machine. It has a special outer
secrecy envelope with your name. The ballot will be separated from
the secrecy envelope before counting. In this manner, your vote remains
secret.
It's easy. Anytime during the year you may telephone
or write to your County Board of Elections requesting an application
for the ballot. You may also apply in person at the board of Elections,
or have someone pick up the application for you or print out a copy
above.
To download a PDF version of the Absentee Ballot Application Form (29K), click here. Absentee ballots may also be requested by a letter
which must be received by the Board of Elections no earlier than
30 days and no later than seven days before the election. This letter
must contain:
You may request an absentee ballot application at
any time.
All absentee applications must be mailed or brought in person to 47 Cannon Street. NO FAXED COPIES. |
