Frequently Asked Questions
Ballots will be mailed beginning October 5, 2026.
Expect delivery within 7 - 10 days.
Online at registertovote.ca.gov OR by paper registration form, postmarked no later than October 19, 2026.
No. Forwarding a ballot is not allowed.
Call and give us your temporary mailing address. We will mail the ballot one time to that address. Call 415-473-6456.
Yes, use the Provide Vote By Mail Ballot to Representative Application available on our website. If you have questions, call 415-473-6456.
- If you lose your ballot, you may go to any Vote Center and receive a replacement ballot.
- If you make a mistake, call the Elections Department at 415-473-6456.
Only you (not someone else) must sign your envelope for your ballot to be counted. If your signature is missing OR does not compare with your voter registration, you will get a letter telling you how to correct the problem.
Mail it in your signed envelope, postmarked on or before Election Day, November 3. A voter can ensure that a postmark is applied to their return ballot envelope by vising a Postal Service retail office and requesting a postmark from a retail associate.
OR hand deliver to any Vote Center or Official Ballot Drop Box. See our List of Vote Center locations and List of Drop Box Locations for days and hours of operation.
Sign up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov, check the Voter Status page on the Secretary of State’s website, OR call the Elections Department at 415-473-6456.
Also: Informed delivery is a great tool – it is free!
Sign up at the USPS website.