How to Request an Absentee Ballot Online

How to Request an Absentee Ballot Online

LWV Indiana provides the following detailed instructions to help guide you through the online steps requesting a vote-by-mail absentee ballot.

Indiana voters can now submit their absentee ballot application ONLINE.

 Go to this page https://indianavoters.in.gov/MVPHome/PrintDocuments

 When you get to that page,

  • Click on VISIT MY VOTER PORTAL.
  • Fill in your voter registration information and enter/continue.
  • The form will pop up with your registration information (if you are registered). Click continue. You will be asked if you want to set up 2-step authentication.  It is optional.  Say “yes” if you want to, “no” if you don't. (Please note: Saying “yes” to choose 2-factor authentication will take you through the registration process again and your account may be marked “Pending Approval” for approximately 24 hours. Once your account is approved and marked “active” again, with the 2-factor authentication in place, you will be able to request an absentee ballot online.)
  • You will get to a welcome page that tells you your voter status. 
    • On this page, look for the GREY Menu section on the far left of the page.
    • Click on the LAST option, ABSENTEE VOTING, to bring up 3 options (Vote by Mail, Por Correo, Travel Board).
    • Click on VOTE BY MAIL.  (Travel Board is an option for confined or ill voters so choose if appropriate). 
    • Check the information on the form to make sure name, birthdate, and voter registration address are correct.  Add or confirm your phone number so Elections officials can contact you if there is a problem with the application (optional but recommended).
    • Click YESif all is correct.  More info pops up. 
      • If you've had a name change, say yes and enter the information. Otherwise say no and continue. 
      • Add a mailing address if it is different than your voter registration address. 
      • Select your party for the primary.
      • Authorize your signature to be used.
    • Click SUBMIT when you believe all is correct

Your application will automatically be sent to your local county clerk who will in turn send you your ballot by mail.  If you have not received your ballot within 5 days, call your county clerk’s office!

The ballot packet you receive from the clerk will contain instructions, the same card that is used in the voting machines, a list of the candidates, a security sleeve, and a stamped return envelope. Please read the Absentee Voter’s Bill of Rights!  In particular, check your ballot to be sure it contains two sets of initials on the back.  It will not be counted unless both sets of initials are present. 

Before you vote, check https://www.vote411.org/  for candidate information!

Then, fill out your ballot, slip it into the security sleeve, and seal it inside the secure envelope provided.  Sign the affidavit on the back of the envelope and drop it in the mail or hand deliver by noon on election day June 2.  A family member or household member is allowed to return all the ballots from a household. 

 DEADLINES FOR RECEIPT

ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION: MAY 21

ABSENTEE BALLOT: NOON on ELECTION DAY JUNE 2