Register to Vote and Request an Absentee Ballot

Other Ways to Register and Request a Ballot

You may also register to vote by complete a voter registration form and return it to your county auditor.

If you are not registered to vote, you may still request a ballot by:

1. Completing an absentee ballot request form. Return the completed form to your county auditor.


2. Writing a letter to your county auditor. Include the following information:


• Name,
• Date of birth,
• Iowa residence, including street address,
• Party affiliation (primary elections only),
• Address to which ballot should be sent,
• Statement explaining why you are eligible to receive a ballot as a military/UOCAVA voter (ex. I am a member of the U.S. Army serving overseas), and
• Your signature.

Your absentee ballot request does not have to be witnessed or notarized.

If you would like to request a copy of an absentee ballot request form or an FPCA, please email uocava@sos.iowa.gov.