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When requesting an absentee ballot, a voter must provide either (1) a photocopy of their identification card that complies with the state’s photo ID law OR (2) one or more of the following voter identification numbers: (a) the voter’s Indiana driver’s license number or Indiana identification card number; (b) the voter’s unique voter ID number assigned to their voter registration record in SVRS; or (c) the last four digits of the voter’s Social Security number.
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Indiana absentee ballot deadlines

Request deadlines

  • In Person: Received 12 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Received 12 days before Election Day.
  • Online: Received 12 days before Election Day.

Ballot deadlines

  • Voted ballots are due: Voted ballots are due by 6pm on Election Day.

Indiana absentee ballot rules

You may vote by absentee ballot by mail in Indiana if:

  • You have a specific, reasonable expectation that you will be absent from the county on Election Day during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6am until 6pm).
  • You have a disability.
  • You are at least 65 years of age.
  • You will have official election duties outside of your voting precinct (election officer, official poll watcher, challenger, pollbook holder, or employed by the election board to work during the election).
  • You are scheduled to work at your regular place of employment during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
  • You will be confined due to illness or injury or you will be caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
  • You are prevented from voting because of a religious discipline or religious holiday during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
  • You are a participant in the state's address confidentiality program.
  • You are a serious sex offender as defined in Indiana Code 35-42-4-14(a).
  • You are a member of the Indiana National Guard deployed or on assignment inside Indiana, or a public safety officer.
  • You are prevented from voting due to the unavailability of transportation to the polls.
  • You are eligible under the relevant provisions of state law to vote at your place of previous registration.
  • You are an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter.

Indiana absentee ballot directions

  1. Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
  2. Sign and date the form, and make sure to provide one of the accepted identification numbers or a copy of your government-issued photo ID. This is very important!
  3. Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We'll provide the mailing address for you.
  4. All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. Your Local Election Office will also let you fax or email the application.
  5. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  6. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

Tracking your ballot

You can track your ballot directly with your state.

Once you receive your ballot...

1. Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.

2. Sign and date where indicated.

3. Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.

4. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.

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