Vote-By-Mail | Orange County Supervisor of Elections

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updates to mail-in voting procedures

With the passage of Senate Bill 90, there have been changes to the vote-by-mail application process. We are updating our vote-by-mail application forms and procedures in accordance with Senate Bill 90.

download the sb90 data sheet (english, pdf) download the sb90 data sheet (spanish, pdf)

general information

If you are unable or prefer not to vote early or at the polls on Election Day, you can request a vote-by-mail ballot. the vote-by-mail packet will include instructions on how to mark your ballot, sign the voter certificate, and return your ballot.

You can request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed to you at any time. You can also ask an immediate family member or legal guardian to request a vote-by-mail ballot on your behalf. You or your designee may request a vote-by-mail ballot for all elections through the end of the calendar year of the next regularly scheduled general election (including those not yet scheduled at the time of your request). We must receive your request for a vote-by-mail ballot no later than 5 p.m. m. ten days before the elections.

In order for your vote to count, we must receive your signed and voted vote-by-mail ballot no later than 7 p.m. on election day – postmarks don’t count.

If you do not wish to return your completed ballot by mail, you may drop it off at our office at any time or during early voting hours at any early voting location. all early voting locations can be found on our early voting locations page.

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You can also redeem it for a ballot in person at your assigned polling place on Election Day.

The first delivery of vote-by-mail ballots for local voters is 40-33 days before an election. the first delivery of vote-by-mail ballots for military and overseas voters is at least 45 days before an election. after the first mailing of vote-by-mail ballots, daily mailings will be made for subsequent requests.

request a vote-by-mail ballot

If you need your ballot mailed to a temporary address that is not on your record, you must submit your request in writing with your signature. Download the form below and send it by mail, fax or as an email attachment through our contact page.

request your vote-by-mail ballot:

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