NUVotes | Use this tool to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail

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Use this tool to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail

In some states, this can be done entirely online. However, in most states, you will need to print, complete, sign, and mail a form to complete the process. NU Votes can help with printing and mailing.

Review the absentee voting rules for your state to ensure you are eligible to vote by mail and must submit a request form to do so. Submit your request well in advance of your state’s deadline; we recommend at least 30 days before Election Day.

Chicago, Evanston & Suburban Cook County Voters Only: 
If you are already registered to vote at your current address or you recently registered or updated your registration through Illinois’ online registration form, we recommend using the online ballot request form at the following links, instead of the tool that appears below:
Evanston & Suburban Cook County Mail Ballot Application
Chicago Vote By Mail Application
If you live elsewhere in Illinois, and/or you recently registered or updated your registration using a paper registration form, then use the tool below to generate a paper absentee ballot request form, and mail it in the same envelope as your registration form (if applicable).

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Important Notes

Name & Address

Use your full name (not a nickname) and enter addresses using proper USPS formatting. (For residence halls, use the street address, not the dorm name, and include your room number in the apartment field.)

Print, Complete, Sign & Mail

If the tool generates a PDF form, you MUST print, fully complete, sign, and mail the PDF to complete your absentee ballot request.

Review the fields and instructions carefully. Fill in all required blanks, as some required information may still be missing. You may also need to include a copy of your ID.

If it is less than 30 days before Election Day, call your local election office and ask if you can submit your request by phone, fax, or email. If you need help with printing, mailing, copies of IDs, or notary services, NU Votes can help.