New York City Absentee Ballot Request

New York City

Absentee Ballot Request

New York State voters are no longer permitted to cast a ballot on a voting machine if they have already been issued an absentee ballot for that election, based on a change in the law. Voters who have been issued an absentee ballot can still vote in person using an affidavit ballot.

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Absentee Request Deadlines


June Primary Election: Last day to apply online is June 12, 2023

November General Election: Last day to apply online is October 23, 2023

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Request Absentee Ballot


To submit an online application, you must be a registered voter in New York City. If you are unsure about your registration status, you can check your registration online.

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Request Accessible Ballot


If you are visually impaired or have a disability that requires you to use an accessible version of the absentee ballot that can be read by a screen reader, you may request an accessible ballot. Please note that voters who use the accessible version of the absentee ballot are responsible for printing their ballot.

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Military and Overseas (Federal) Voting


Uniformed Service members, their families, and citizens residing outside the United Sates may request a Federal Post Card Application. For more information, please visit the New York State Board of Election's website.

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Track Absentee Ballot


After you have submitted an application, you may check the status of your Absentee Ballot Application and Track your Ballot.

For further assistance please call 1-866-VOTE-NYC