Absentee Voting

All Virginia registered voters may now vote absentee before Election Day without providing an excuse.

• If you want a ballot mailed to you, you must complete an application. If you want to request that a ballot be sent to you automatically for all elections in the calendar year, make sure to fill in section 3 of the new form. Persons with a valid Virginia DMV issued ID can apply online and paperlessly at www.elections.virginia.gov. You can also download the paper version of the form at www.elections.virginia.gov/media/castyourballot/SBE-701-703.1.pdf
   
• NEW! The deadline to apply for a ballot through the mail is now 11 days (Friday) before the election.
   
• Absentee ballots sent through the mail may be returned by mail, delivered by the voter to the Office of the General Registrar, or sent by commercial delivery service.
   
• Ballots sent through the mail must be postmarked by Election Day.
   
• Ballots delivered through a commercial delivery service or by the voter in person must be in the Office of the General Registrar’s main office by 7 PM on Election Day.

Absentee voting information and application for Virginia residents living in the United States.

For information regarding absentee voting for Virginia residents in the military or living overseas, please visit www.fvap.gov. 

For additional information about absentee voting for Virginia residents in the military or living overseas, including information about candidates on the ballot, visit www.elections.virginia.gov.

Information about absentee voting for a specific election can be found on the “Next Election” page.