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Five easy steps to vote by mail in
Illinois
Updated Oct 12, 2020
Register to vote
Your deadline to register online is October 18. You can register here.
If registering by mail, make sure it's received by October 6, or received by November 3 if done in person!
Get your ballot
If you're a registered voter in Illinois, you should be receiving an application in the mail. This is not your ballot! Make sure your application is in before the deadline so you can receive an actual ballot.
Return your application by November 2 if doing so in person.
Mail your application on time to make sure it’s received by October 29.
Fill in your ballot
Make sure you completely fill in your selections and double-check everything you write in.
Not sure where to research candidates and referendums? Resources like BallotReady provide clear, non-partisan explanations for everything.
Sign and seal
Most ballots have specific instructions on how and where to sign and seal both ballot and envelope. Read the instructions carefully.
Mail in or drop off ballot
In Illinois, your voted ballot must be returned to your local Election Authority, or via drop boxes in some counties. Use our search tool or check with your local election officials for updates on drop box locations closer to the election.
Make sure to drop your ballot off by November 3.
If sending by mail, your ballot needs to be postmarked by November 3, but you want to send it as soon as possible to allow ample time for processing.
