Register for Permanent Vote-By-Mail Status
In 2002, California Professional Firefighters successfully led the charge to ensure permanent vote-by-mail status, also known as permanent absentee status, was available to firefighters and those professionally required to work 24 or more consecutive hours per shift.
Now, all Californians can register for permanent vote-by-mail status.
Don’t miss your chance to vote this November! Register for permanent vote-by-mail status today!
How do I register for permanent vote-by-mail status?
If you are a registered California voter, fill out the California Vote-By-Mail Ballot Application. Download a copy by visiting www.sos.ca.gov/elections/vote-by-mail/pdf/fill-in-vote-by-mail-app-instruct.pdf or pick up an application at your county elections office. A list of county elections offices can be viewed at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_d.htm The deadline to Vote by Mail for the November 2nd election is October 26, 2010.
If you have not already registered to vote, fill out a Voter Registration Form at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm or pick one up at your county elections office, library or U.S. Post Office. Your completed Voter Registration Form must be submitted to your county elections office by October 18, 2010. Once you are registered to vote, then you can fill out the California Vote-By-Mail Ballot Application as noted above.
As a permanent vote-by-mail voter, you will automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot for each election.
When do I turn in my application?
Your Vote-By-Mail Ballot Application must be returned to your county elections official by October 26, 2010.
When do I turn in my vote-by-mail ballot?
Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the elections official no later than the close of polls at 8:00 PM on Election Day.
