Warning: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it's submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in Utah.
Note - this information below may change for your state due to ongoing litigation and legislation. This page will be updated within 24 hours of any change.
You can vote early in your state before Election Day. Early voting begins on 08/01/2023 and ends on 08/11/2023
You can vote in-person absentee in your state.
Find early voting locations in your county here. You may also register to vote at early voting sites.
Utah is a vote-by-mail state, meaning it has a one step process. All registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail. If you need your ballot sent to an alternate address, the deadline to make a request is August 8th at 5 p.m. After you complete your ballot, be sure to return it ASAP!
You don’t need an excuse to request an absentee ballot. You can vote by mail for any reason.
After you complete your ballot, be sure to sign the declaration on the inside of the privacy tab. Be sure that your signature matches your signature on file with the state! If you registered online or at the DMV, check the signature on your license. If the signature does not match, your ballot could be tossed and will not count.
Utah voters must show valid photo ID when voting in person. Info here on what qualifies. You do not need to submit a copy of your photo ID when voting by mail, but the signature on the ballot must match the signature on the voter registration form.
You must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot.
Anyone who lives in your household may return your ballot.
Look Up Ballot Drop Off LocationsClick here to track your ballot. Your state offers electronic, barcode ballot tracking services so you can make sure your ballot gets counted. Your state gives you the opportunity to "cure" a challenge to the signature to your ballot. The state is required to contact you and give you options to remedy your ballot. You must "cure" your ballot before your official county canvasses all returned ballots. Ask your local elections office for the exact date, which will be some time between seven to 14 days after Election Day. You may get a call from a number you do not recognize with a notification that you need to cure your ballot. Be sure to pick up so you don't miss your chance to make sure your vote is counted.
If you would like to vote in person, return your unused absentee ballot, if you still have it, to your early or Election Day vote center and vote in person on Election Day. You will still be able to vote in person if you do not have your ballot, you may just be asked to vote a provisional ballot.
The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition was formed to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection works year-round to advance and defend the right to vote.
Call 866-OUR-VOTE if you need assistance.
Find your polling place, ID laws, and more about voting for the first time below.