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Any registered voter in Iowa may request an absentee ballot through their county auditor.

• Download an absentee ballot request form
  *Signed and completed absentee ballot request
  forms must be delivered to your county auditor.
• Learn how to request an absentee ballot by mail
• Track Your Absentee Ballot
• Vote an absentee ballot in person
• Information for Military Voters
• Find information for Overseas Civilian Voters
• Find out more information on satellite absentee voting
• Know the requirements for absentee voting at health care facilities
• Find answers to frequently asked questions

Absentee Ballot Request Form Instructions

A registered voter may make written application to their County Auditor for an absentee ballot. A written application for a mailed absentee ballot must be received by the voter's County Auditor no later than 5:00 p.m. 15 days before the election.

In order to receive an absentee ballot, a registered voter MUST provide the following necessary information:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Iowa residential address
• Voter Verification Number (ID Number)
  • Iowa Driver's License or Non-Operator ID Number OR
  • Four digit Voter PIN located on the voter's Iowa Voter ID Card
  • Any voter may request an Iowa Voter ID Card by contacting their County Auditor's Office
• The name OR date of the election for which you are requesting an absentee ballot
• Party affiliation - only required for Primary Elections, which are held in even numbered years
• Signature and date the form was completed

All voters are encouraged to provide their phone number and/or email address in the event their County Auditor needs to confirm any information on the request form.

If you have questions about absentee voting, please contact your County Auditor.