Absentee Voting

Absentee Voting 

Absentee voting begins 45 days prior to the election.

Absentee and Early Voting

Find out more information regarding absentee/early voting from the Virginia Department of Elections.

Applying to Vote Absentee by Mail

• Online
  • For assistance, reference the Step-by Step Guide (PDF) 
• Submit a Virginia Absentee Ballot Application Form (PDF)
  • Fax: 804-751-0822
  • Email the Registrar
  • Mail : General Registrar
    P.O. Box 1690
    Chesterfield, VA 23832-1690
  • In Person (either by the applicant or a third party) Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at:
    Office of the General Registrar
    9848 Lori Road
    Chesterfield, VA 23832

Ballots will not be mailed until 45 days before each election.

Virginia Permanent Absentee Voter Single Election Change Form (PDF): This form is only for those who have selected the Permanent Absentee Option on the Virginia Absentee Ballot Application Form. Use this form to change where your ballot is sent for one election, change the political party primary ballot you receive for one election, or change the political party primary ballot you receive for all primary elections.

Request to cancel an Absentee Ballot Application (PDF): This form is if you submitted the application in error or you have changed your mind to vote by mail and want to vote in person.

For Our Military and Overseas

Visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) for voting assistance for Uniformed Service members, their families and citizens residing outside the U.S.

Application Instructions

• Please be sure to answer every question and sign the application.
• Return the completed application before the application deadline (11 days preceding the election by 5 p.m.).
• After the Registrar’s Office receives the application and processes it, a ballot will be mailed to the mailing address provided on the application no more than 45 days before the election.