Indiana
Step 1: Apply
Can I vote-by-mail in my state?
Maybe. Indiana requires an excuse to vote-by-mail. You can find a list of the accepted excuses below. If you qualify, follow the application steps listed.
Are there any other restrictions or requirements to apply?
If you apply for an absentee/vote by mail ballot and did not include your state’s driver’s license number or the last 4 digits of your SSN when you registered by mail, you must include a copy of an acceptable ID.
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Display your photo
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Display your name, and the name must conform to your voter registration record. Conform does not mean identical.
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Display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election (November 6, 2018)
NOTE: An ID issued by the US Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marine, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or Veterans Administration), or the Indiana National Guard is not required to have an expiration date, or may state that the document has an "Indefinite" expiration date.
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Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government
In most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID or U.S. Passport is sufficient.
A student ID from an Indiana State school may only be used if it meets all of the 4 criteria specified above. A student ID from a private institution may not be used for voting purposes.
Who is allowed to vote-by-mail?
One can request an absentee ballot only if:
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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. -
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 military 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.
Application form link:
Online: www.indianavoters.com
Where should I send my completed application?
Voters can apply online.
When is the application due?
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What if I don't qualify to vote-by-mail?
I have a question that wasn't answered here.
Please call the county election office where you live. They are in charge of elections and should be able to help you.
Step 2: Vote-by-Mail
When do I have to mail or drop off my completed ballot?
Does it require a stamp? Two?
Read the outside of the envelope to see if additional postage may be required.
Can my ballot be dropped off at a polling site or dedicated drop box?
Yes, you may drop your ballot at a polling site.
Is there any way to check if my ballot was received?
There is no electronic way to track your ballot. You may call your local election office to ask if your ballot has been received.
I have a question that wasn't answered here.
Please call the county election office where you live. They are in charge of elections and should be able to help you.
Early In-Person Voting
Does my state offer any in-person early voting days?
October 6, 2020 - November 2, 2020
I have a question that wasn't answered here.
Please call the county election office where you live. They are in charge of elections and should be able to help you.