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Request an absentee ballot

Requesting an absentee ballot and mail-in voting materials to vote by mail instead of at the polling place.

Processing: approx. 1 weeks
Online application possibleSuccess rate: 99.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Apply for a voting card

    Online, in writing, or in person at the municipal election office, using the voter ID number listed on your election notice.

  2. 2

    Receive your absentee ballot materials

    Ballot, ballot envelope, return envelope, and voter registration card.

  3. 3

    Please return the completed forms

    If sent by mail or dropped off, it must be received by the Election Office by 6:00 p.m. on Election Day at the latest.

Required documents

  • Election NoticeOften forgotten

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 1 weeks

Official: max. approx. 2 weeks

Online application

Online possible – at the responsible authority

Common mistakes

  • • Absentee ballot materials were returned too late
  • • The affidavit on the ballot was not signed

Common reasons for rejection

  • • Missed the application deadline (usually 6 p.m. on the Friday before the election)

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

All eligible voters who are registered on the voter roll.

Income limit

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks

Success rate

approx. 99.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • •Absentee ballot materials were returned too late
  • •The affidavit on the ballot was not signed

Common reasons for rejection

  • •Missed the application deadline (usually 6 p.m. on the Friday before the election)

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

Questions & Answers

When is the deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot?▼

Generally by 6 p.m. on the Friday before the election; in the event of a sudden illness, you may also vote on election day itself.

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