Download an application

You must complete a mail ballot application on paper this year.

The State of Minnesota's online ballot application is not available for use during local elections. We apologize for this inconvenience.

We recommend applying for a mail ballot at least 14 days before Election Day. 

Return your completed application to us:

• By email: minneapolisabsentee@minneapolismn.gov
• By fax: 612-673-2756
• By mail or in person: 
  • Elections & Voter Services
    980 Hennepin Ave. E.
    Minneapolis, MN 55414-1314

Download the 2021 mail ballot application

Receive application another way

If you're unable to download and complete the paper application, you have a few options. 

• You can pick up an application from our office
• You can call 311 to request we mail you an application
  • Dial 311 or 612-673-3000
  • TTY: 612-673-2157

After you return your application

We'll start mailing requested ballots on September 17 when early voting begins. 

You can use the online ballot tracking tool to confirm we received your application. You can also use this tool to track your ballot once it's mailed out to you and after you return it.

If you're in the hospital, military or living abroad

In the hospital

We have special options for voters in the hospital or a healthcare facility. We send election workers to help residents vote.

View map of Minneapolis health care facilities

For more information, contact us.

In the military or living abroad

People in the military or living abroad can use a special process to vote absentee. You can request that a ballot be sent to you by email.

Request an overseas or military ballot from the Minnesota Secretary of State

Pick up a ballot for someone else

In certain circumstances, voters can choose someone to pick up and return a ballot for them.

See the rules

Mail your ballot

Return your ballot using the postage-paid envelope.

We recommend mailing your ballot back at least 7 days before Election Day. 

Drop off your ballot

You can drop off your ballot to an election official instead of mailing it back. Bring your ballot to our office at 980 E. Hennepin Ave during regular business hours. Ballots dropped off in person must be received by 3 p.m. on Election Day.

Use a delivery service

If sent by a delivery service (Fed-Ex, UPS, etc.), you must pay for the shipping cost.

Ballots sent using a service can only be returned to the following location and must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services
980 E Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1314

If you made a mistake on your ballot

Contact our office and ask for a replacement ballot. We will cancel your original ballot. If there is not enough time to get a new ballot, completely cross out the name of the candidate you accidentally marked.

Contact Elections & Voter Services

If you returned your ballot but want to change your vote

Contact us to cancel your ballot. Depending on how much time is left until Election Day, your options may be:

• To ask that we mail a new ballot
• To vote early in-person
• To vote at your polling place on Election Day

Contact Elections & Voter Services

If your ballot is lost or damaged

If your ballot is lost or damaged, contact us to get a replacement ballot. We will cancel your original ballot.

Do not return your original ballot, even if you eventually find or receive it. Only return your replacement ballot.

Contact Elections & Voter Services