Your Choices Are To:

1. Vote by Mail
2. Vote at the polls on Election Day
3. Vote Early - either by mail or visiting the Election Offices on or before Election Day

How to Vote by Mail

Any registered voter may vote by mail ballot.

You may apply for a Vote by Mail ballot by:

1. Completing the online application.
2. Completing and returning the printed application form.
3. Completing the application on the back cover of your Sample Ballot Pamphlet.
4. Sending a written request for an absentee ballot which must include the following:
• Your full name
• Your residence address in San Mateo County
• Mailing address where you want your ballot sent (if different from your residence address)
• Name & date of election you want to receive a ballot for
• Your signature
• Please mail your request to:
• Registration & Elections Division
  40 Tower Road
  San Mateo , CA 94402
  Attention: Vote by Mail Unit
• You may also fax your request to:
• (650) 312-5348

The Elections Office must receive all applications no later than seven days before election day. Postmarks do not count.