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Requesting an Absentee Ballot 2024

This guide, created by Gwendolyn Reece at American University, provides instructions on how to request an absentee ballot for the U.S. general election being held November 5, 2024.

Request a Ballot - North Dakota

As of June 26, 2024

Registration

There is no voter registration in North Dakota. You apply for a ballot and include a copy of your ID.

Requesting a Ballot

There is “no excuse” absentee ballot voting.
Information about Absentee Voting: Absentee Voting | Secretary of State | North Dakota (nd.gov)
Forms: https://vip.sos.nd.gov/absentee/Default.aspx
On the vote by mail application you will need to enter a number for: A valid ND driver's license, ND non-driver ID, North Dakota tribal ID. This ID must show your name, current address (not a PO Box), and date of birth is required.

Voting

Your signature needs to match the signature on file with the state (e.g. if you use a middle initial or not)
Ballots must be POSTMARKED by THE DAY PRIOR to Election Day by mail or deposited in a secure drop box: vip.sos.nd.gov/Precincts.aspx?eid=333.
Track your ballot: Absentee/Mail Ballot Search (nd.gov)
Find your election official: https://vip.sos.nd.gov/CountyAuditors.aspx?ptlhPKID=34&ptlPKID=5

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