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Voting by Mail in Texas

How to apply to vote by mail

1. Get an application

Download and print the application from Vote T exas.gov. Applications are available in English and Spanish

Use this checklist to make sure you complete every step of the vote by mail process.

1. Voter information Your contact information, in case there’s an issue with your application. Your ID numbers Your TX Drivers License or TX Personal ID number AND The last 4 digits of your Social Security Number 2. Mail my ballot to The mailing address where your ballet will be sent. 3. Reason for voting by mail Your reason for voting by mail. Have a disability? Remember to check the box that says “Disability”.	4. Send me a ballot for the following elections Mark which election you are applying to �vote by mail in. If you are 65 or older, are sick, or are disabled, you can check the “Annual Application” box to receive ballots for all mail elections until the end of the calendar year. In even years, mark the primary and runoff election you want to vote in. 5. Sign here Sign and date the application. 6. Assistant and Witness If somebody assisted you with this application or witnessed your signature or mark, they must complete this section.

3. Return your application as soon as you can

Your application must be received 11 days or more before Election Day. You can:

Mail your application to your County Election Office. Address it to the Early Voting Clerk of your County.

Who can vote by mail? You can vote by mail if you are: 65 years or older Sick or disabled Out of the county during early voting and on �Election Day Expecting to give birth within 3 weeks before �or after Election Day In jail, but otherwise eligible to vote.	Need help? Election Protection Hotline 866ourvote.org� 866-687-8683 Contact the Secretary of State VoteTexas.gov�or track your ballot at 800-252-VOTE Learn more about voting by mail at lwvtexas.org� VOTE411.org Call your County Elections office at

2. Fill out the application - Provide all the required information

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How to mark and return your ballot

Expect your ballot to arrive about 45 days before Election Day.

1. Mark and pack your ballot

If an Assistant helped you complete�your ballot, they must:

Read the oath
Circle “No” for compensation. �It is illegal to receive compensation for �providing assistance.
Print and sign the Assistant’s name
Write the Assistant’s relationship to the voter
Write the Assistant’s address

Mark your ballot with a black or blue pen.�Fill in the ovals completely.

No checks, X’s, or circles.

2. Fill out the carrier envelope - Provide all the required information

Put your ballot in the ballot envelope and seal it. Put only 1 ballot in the ballot envelope.
Place the ballot envelope in the carrier envelope. Don’t seal it yet!

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3. Return your ballot as soon as you can

Your ballot must be received by 7:00 pm on Election Day. You can do 1 of the following:

Mail your ballot by US Postal Service. If you aren’t sure how many stamps to put, use 2 stamps to be safe. You can also use FedEx, UPS, or DHL to return your ballot.
Hand deliver your ballot in person. You can only hand deliver your ballot to your main County Election Office �on Election Day while polls are open. You must show photo ID.
Vote in person instead

Take your mail ballot to your polling place during early voting or on Election Day and you can vote a regular ballot.
If you lose or forget your mail ballot, you can use a provisional ballot.

Remember to track your ballot at VoteTexas.gov! Or by calling your County Election Office at

If you’re unable to sign or make a mark, your Witness must:

Seal Here