Absentee Voting in Delaware

Your guide to voting by absentee ballot

The quickest and most convenient way to request an absentee ballot is to visit the voter portal, iVote, and follow the instructions there to request a ballot.

Note: If your absentee status in iVote is listed as "Indefinite", this means that you have requested to be a permanent absentee voter. You will automatically receive an absentee ballot for all elections for which you are eligible to vote.

Voting By Absentee Ballot

Here's a short video on the Absentee Ballot Application:

Accessible Absentee Voting

Absentee voting options are available to voter who utilize accessibility tools. Delaware law permits electronic delivery and return of absentee ballots to certain voters, including voters who are sick or temporarily or permanently physically disabled. Please complete the absentee ballot application. or request an absentee ballot application via the voter portal, iVote, and request electronic delivery to receive your ballot in a format that will be compatible with accessibility software.

General, Special & Primary Elections

Public School Elections

All voters

Absentee Ballot Application Form

Option 1: Visit https://ivote.de.gov, lookup your record, and click on "Request an Absentee Ballot"
Option 2: Download and complete the form then send it back to the Department's office in your county.

Your Voted Absentee Ballot Must be returned to your county Department of Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. (close of polls) on Election Day

New Castle County Office

Office Address
Carvel State Office Building
820 North French St Suite 400
Wilmington DE 19801

Mailing Address
PO BOX 7079
Wilmington DE 19803-0079

Kent County Office

Office Address
100 Enterprise Pl Ste 5
Dover DE 19904

Mailing Address
PO BOX 699
Dover DE 19903-0699

Sussex County Office

Office Address
119 N. Race St
P.O. Box 457
Georgetown DE 19947

Mailing Address
PO BOX 457
Georgetown DE 19947-0457