Vote Absentee

There are two ways to vote absentee: By Mail or By Travel Board.

Another alternative is to Vote Early - In Person. See details at Vote Early - In person

Vote By Mail
For the 2020 General Election; a registered voter in Hamilton County can vote absentee by mail if you meet one of the requirements below, but you must submit an application by October 21, 2020.
  • Reasonable expectation of being absent from the county on election day during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open
  • Confined to residence due to illness or injury
  • Caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury
  • Voter with disabilities
  • Voter at least 65 years of age
  • Official election duties outside of my voting precinct
  • Scheduled to work during the entire 12 hours that polls are open
  • Unable to vote at polls in person due to religious holiday
  • Eligible to vote under the "fail-safe" procedures in 3-10-11 or 3-10-12
  • Member of the military or a public safety officer
  • Serious sex offender
  • Prevented from voting due to the unavailability of transportation to polls
The final day for the Election Office to receive this application is 12 days before the election. Use one of the following forms and see Submit an Application for more details.
Vote By Travel Board
If you are confined due to illness, the Travel Board can come to you, within Hamilton County. Confined voters are those who are either confined to their home, hospital or nursing facility. You must submit a Travel Board Application. The final day for the Election Office to receive this application is the Monday before the election, at noon. See Submit an Application for more details.

Application Process (to vote by mail or by travel board)

You must submit an application to vote by mail or by travel board.The Elections Office must receive it by the appropriate submission deadline (as stated in the above sections).



Get an Application

You can:
  • Fill in and print out the appropriate form provided on this page.
  • Complete an application in person at the Judicial Center
  • Call 317-776-8476 and make a request for an application over the phone or by leaving a voice mail message stating your name, address and phone number.

Submit an Application

You can submit your application by any of the following methods. The Elections Office must receive it by the appropriate submission deadline (as stated in the above sections).
  • By fax to 317-776-8218
  • By mail to:
    Hamilton County Election Office
    1 Hamilton County Square
    Suite 106
    Noblesville, IN 46060
  • In person. 
  • By E-mail to elections@hamiltoncounty.in.gov
 

Absentee Voting Process

Absentee ballots are counted first and generally are the first results reported on Election night.



Vote by Mail

After your application has been processed, you will receive a paper ballot to review for your selection and a ballot card to record your vote. Ballots will begin being mailed 45 days before an election.   It is a violation of Indiana election law to hand deliver a ballot for anyone but yourself or a member of your family living at your address. If delivering a ballot for a family member who lives at your address, you will be required to fill out an ABS-19 affidavit for each ballot.

All mailed-in ballots must be received by the Election Office on or before election day at noon. Mailed ballots will have the postage pre-paid and should be returned to us at:
Hamilton County Election Office
One Hamilton County Square, Ste. 106
Noblesville, IN 46060


Vote by Travel Board


After your application has been processed, a Travel Board consisting of a Republican and Democrat member will come to your location so you can cast your ballot. The Travel Board will be going out starting a week before the election.