Voting by Mail

Voting by mail is secure, convenient and straightforward. Every active registered voter in Nevada is mailed a ballot unless they have opted out, and you can still choose to vote in person if you prefer. If you vote in person, surrender your mailed ballot at the vote center or sign an affirmation if you don’t have it with you. Your mail ballot packet includes three things: your ballot, a secrecy sleeve with instructions and a prepaid return envelope. Read the instructions carefully, mark your ballot and return it by mail or at an approved drop location by the deadline.

When you fill out your mail ballot, follow these simple dos and don’ts to ensure it’s counted:

Use blue or black ink only and avoid felt-tip markers.
Don’t sign the ballot itself, and don’t add stickers or stray marks.
If you make a mistake, draw a line through the incorrect choice and fill in the oval for your new choice—no correction fluid or tape.
Place only your ballot in your own return envelope; multiple ballots in one envelope will not be counted.
Sign the outside of your return envelope where indicated; your signature is required for verification.

Return your voted ballot as soon as you can. If you mail it, it must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the elections office by the statutory deadline to count. You can also hand-deliver your ballot to any ballot drop box or vote center during early voting or on Election Day. If you’re dropping it off in person before or between early voting and Election Day, use the county registrar of voters office during business hours when vote centers are closed.

A few more helpful tips:

Track your ballot status through the Nevada Secretary of State’s services, including BallotTrax, to receive text, email or voice alerts.
If your envelope is missing a signature or your signature doesn’t match, you’ll be notified to cure your ballot. You can verify your identity by the statutory deadline by phone, online or in person.
Lost or damaged ballot? Contact the registrar of voters for a replacement. After the mailing deadline, you’ll vote in person to replace it.

Finally, remember that even though Nevada automatically mails ballots, you may still vote in person at any vote center. If you decide to do that, bring your mailed ballot to surrender or sign the required affirmation if you don’t have it—just don’t vote twice.