Absentee Voting
Absentee voting by mail (NO EXCUSE NEEDED) is available to all registered Wake County voters.
REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT
All requests for absentee ballots must be made in writing. We may not accept requests by phone or e-mail (for civilian requests). Mail or hand - deliver a written request to the Wake County Board of Elections.
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST:
- Voter’s name
- Voter’s current residence address
- Voter’s date of birth
- Address where ballot should be mailed (if different from the residence address)
- A daytime phone number (in case we have questions or need additional information – for office use ONLY)
- Voter’s signature
MAY SOMEONE REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR ME?
A voter’s near relative may request an absentee ballot for the voter. In lieu of the voter’s signature, the request must include the requester’s signature, address, daytime phone number and relationship to the voter.
A near relative, as defined by law, is a spouse, brother, sister, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, stepparent, stepchild, or verifiable legal guardian.
NOTE: A person in possession of a Power of Attorney for an individual is not granted the authority to apply for voter registration, to vote in person, or to vote by absentee ballot for the individual.
MAIL YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST TO
Wake County Board of Elections
Attn: Absentee
PO Box 695
Raleigh NC 27602
HAND-DELIVER YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST TO
Wake County Board of Elections
337 Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF MY ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST?