Request a Ballot by State

As of July 5, 2022

Voter ID Required:   If you do not have ID, Voteriders.org can help: https://www.voteriders.org/freehelp/

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.
• 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.  If your ID does not show all of that, it can be supplemented by specified documents: https://www.voteriders.org/states/north-dakota/.  If you are military serving away from ND, you may include a current military ID or passport.

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 RECEIVED by Election Day by mail or deposited in a secure drop box. Find the locations here: https://vip.sos.nd.gov/pdfs/dropboxes/Dropbox%20Locations.pdf

• Track your ballot: https://vip.sos.nd.gov/AbsenteeTracker.aspx

• Find your election official: https://vip.sos.nd.gov/CountyAuditors.aspx?ptlhPKID=34&ptlPKID=5