Requesting an Absentee Ballot 2024

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