Last month, the beginning of February actually, many voters in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania received an official Pennsylvania Application for Mail-in Ballot application form. It is sent to everyone who is on the Annual Mail Ballot List from the previous year. To receive a mail-in or absentee ballot each year you must complete the application form.
A simple way to vote by mail is to apply online, rather than completing then mailing an application form to the Board of Elections. You save time, too. It is available here.
You may request a ballot application at any Philadelphia Satellite Election Office (SEO). They are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Find all SEO locations here. The SEO for NW Philadelphia is located at 5301 Chew Avenue.
Tips to Completing the Application
- Have your PA driver’s license or PennDOT ID card ready
- Include your email address and phone number, in case you must be contacted
- Check YES to receiving the application each year
- Record the application # that is provided upon completion
- Print the confirmation page
How do I apply online to vote by mail? Complete the vote by mail application.
You can check to see if you have an approved mail ballot request.
This web page provides you with your voting status, party affiliation, polling location, and ward and division.
Can you check the status of your ballot application? You can track the status of your ballot online, here.
If you provide your email address you will receive an email notification when your returned application is received and ballot returned. The ballot tracker can also provide information when the ballot itself is mailed to you.
Remember, even if you received mail ballots last year, you must submit a new request every year.
The websites and links mentioned in this article can be found together – all in one place – on the Philly Voter Engagement Linktree. For any questions you may have, call the Philadelphia Board of Elections at 215-686-8683.
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