Vote by mail

It’s easy to vote by mail, but don’t leave it to the last minute.

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've started mailing requested ballots on September 17 when early voting began.

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.

Ballots returned by mail must be received by 8 p.m. on 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. Starting on Saturday, Oct. 23, we will be offering extended hours for ballot drop off.

Day	Ballot drop off hours
Mon - Fri thru Oct. 22	8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sat, Oct. 23	9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 24	12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Mon, Oct. 25	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tue, Oct. 26	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wed, Oct. 27	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thu, Oct. 28	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri, Oct. 29	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat, Oct. 30	9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 31	12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 1	8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 2	8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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