How to vote absentee

Complete your ballot

Mark the ballot with blue or black ink. Seal ballots in the envelope marked BALLOTS.

Certify your ballot

Complete the ballot affidavit to certify that you are the person who completed your ballot.

Do I need to get the ballot notarized?

If you choose to get your ballot notarized, a notary public will certify the envelope with yellow stripes. In lieu of notarization, a voter can attach a copy of the front of a valid form of identification (driver's license, voter ID card, tribal or military ID).

Where do I find a notary?

Most banks and credit unions offer notary services for customers and non-customers alike. You cannot be charged to have your ballot notarized. A full list of notaries can be found at ok.gov/elections/Notary_Services.html

I want to copy my ID, but I don't have a printer

The Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City and Pioneer Library System in Norman are offering free ID copies for absentee voters.

Voting for physically incapacitated voters

Registered voters who meet certain COVID-19 criteria can have their ballot verified by two witnesses – no notarization required.

Add postage

Two stamps are recommended to mail back your absentee ballot. The Post Office also can weigh your ballot to determine the exact postage cost.

Return your ballot

If you received your absentee ballot by mail, it must be mailed back to your county election board and received by 7 p.m. on June 30. Standard absentee ballots, those that were not requested under special conditions, can be returned by hand to your county election board by the time polls close on Election Day. Election officials recommend mailing the ballot as soon as possible.