How do i request a mail in ballot in california
In California, you can request a mail-in ballot, also known as an absentee ballot, by following these steps:
Online Request:
- Go to the California Secretary of State's website: www.sos.ca.gov
- Click on "Elections" and then "Absentee Voting"
- Fill out the online application form with your name, address, date of birth, and other required information
- Submit the form
Mail-in Request:
- Download and print the Absentee Ballot Application form (Form EV 199) from the California Secretary of State's website: www.sos.ca.gov
- Fill out the form with your name, address, date of birth, and other required information
- Sign the form
- Mail the completed form to your county elections office (address listed below)
In-Person Request:
- Visit your county elections office in person
- Fill out the Absentee Ballot Application form (Form EV 199) with the elections office staff
- Provide required identification (e.g., driver's license, passport, or California ID card)
Required Information:
When requesting a mail-in ballot, you will need to provide the following information:
- Your name
- Your address
- Your date of birth
- Your voter registration information (if you're not registered to vote, you can register online or by mail)
County Elections Offices:
Mail your completed application form to the following address:
[Your County] Elections Office [Address] [City, State, ZIP]
Here are the addresses for each county in California:
- Alameda County: 1221 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94612
- Alpine County: 99 Water St, Markleeville, CA 96120
- Amador County: 810 S Hwy 49, Jackson, CA 95642
- Butte County: 25 Main St, Oroville, CA 95965
- Calaveras County: 891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas, CA 95249
- Colusa County: 547 Jay St, Colusa, CA 95932
- Contra Costa County: 555 Escobar St, Martinez, CA 94553
- Del Norte County: 981 H St, Crescent City, CA 95531
- El Dorado County: 2850 Fairlane Ct, Placerville, CA 95667
- Fresno County: 2221 Mariposa St, Fresno, CA 93721
- Glenn County: 727 4th St, Willows, CA 95988
- Humboldt County: 3031 2nd St, Eureka, CA 95503
- Imperial County: 940 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243
- Inyo County: 301 S School St, Bishop, CA 93514
- Kern County: 2700 M St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Kings County: 1400 W Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230
- Lake County: 255 N Main St, Lakeport, CA 95453
- Lassen County: 707 Nevada St, Susanville, CA 96130
- Los Angeles County: 500 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
- Madera County: 1011 H St, Madera, CA 93637
- Marin County: 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
- Mariposa County: 5100 Old Yosemite Hwy, Mariposa, CA 95338
- Mendocino County: 501 Low Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482
- Merced County: 2222 M St, Merced, CA 95340
- Modoc County: 911 W 12th St, Alturas, CA 96101
- Mono County: 45 Pine St, Bridgeport, CA 93517
- Monterey County: 1441 E. Calaveras Blvd, Salinas, CA 93906
- Napa County: 625 3rd St, Napa, CA 94559
- Nevada County: 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
- Orange County: 1300 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- Placer County: 2950 Richardson Dr, Auburn, CA 95603
- Plumas County: 555 Main St, Quincy, CA 95971
- Riverside County: 272 E. Citrus Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408
- Sacramento County: 7000 65th St, Sacramento, CA 95823
- San Benito County: 440 4th St, Hollister, CA 95023
- San Bernardino County: 272 E. Citrus Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408
- San Diego County: 5600 Overland Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
- San Francisco County: 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102
- San Joaquin County: 2707 Transworld Dr, Stockton, CA 95206
- San Luis Obispo County: 805 9th St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- San Mateo County: 40 Tower Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
- Santa Barbara County: 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Santa Clara County: 1555 Berger Dr, San Jose, CA 95112
- Santa Cruz County: 701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Shasta County: 1355 Market St, Redding, CA 96001
- Sierra County: 100 Courthouse Sq, Downieville, CA 95936
- Siskiyou County: 311 4th St, Yreka, CA 96097
- Solano County: 675 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533
- Sonoma County: 575 Administration Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Stanislaus County: 1010 10th St, Modesto, CA 95353
- Sutter County: 1077 7th St, Yuba City, CA 95991
- Tehama County: 727 11th St, Red Bluff, CA 96080
- Trinity County: 1313 Yolla Hwy, Weaverville, CA 96093
- Tulare County: 221 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93291
- Tuolumne County: 2 S. Washington St, Sonora, CA 95370
- Ventura County: 800 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93009
- Yolo County: 625 Court St, Woodland, CA 95695
- Yuba County: 915 8th St, Marysville, CA 95901
Deadline:
Make sure to request your mail-in ballot well in advance of the election. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is typically 7 days before the election.
Return Your Ballot:
Once you receive your mail-in ballot, fill it out and return it to your county elections office by mail or in person. Make sure to sign the envelope and include any required identification.
Remember to check with your county elections office for any specific requirements or deadlines for requesting and returning a mail-in ballot.