Questions about Voting Absentee
- Can I vote by absentee ballot?
- Does my ballot have to be witnessed or notarized?
- When does the Department of Elections have to receive my ballot in order for it to be counted?
- Does Delaware have a permanent absentee list?
- Question for Delaware citizens living in the United States
- Question for Delaware citizens in the military or living outside of the United States
Can I vote by absentee ballot?
- Yes, if you cannot go to your polling place on Election Day for a reason listed on the Absentee Statement (Application), you are in the military, or if you live outside of the United States.
Does my ballot have to be witnessed or notarized?
- No.
When does the Department of Elections have to receive my ballot in order for it to be counted?
- No later than 8 p.m on the day of the election.
Does Delaware have a permanent absentee list?
- Yes. The permanent absentee list is updated frequently.
