Absentee Voting

• Download an absentee ballot request form
• Signed and completed absentee ballot request forms must be returned to:

• Track Your Absentee Ballot
• Vote an absentee ballot in person
• Information for Military Voters
• Find information for Overseas Civilian Voters
• 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 the Auditor's office 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 an 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
• Signature

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

If you have questions about absentee voting, please contact our office, 712-297-7741.