Maine does not offer online registration at this time.
To vote absentee/by mail:
- Be registered to vote. Not sure if you're registered? Contact your county clerk's office. Maine does not currently offer online voter registration lookup.
- Submit your absentee application request online.
- Absentee applications are due by November 3rd. Be sure to get yours in early!
- Your ballot will be mailed to you.
- Follow up with your election official's office to make sure you receive your ballot. Contact information for election officials is found here.
- Your ballot may require postage, a witness signature and/or notary service before you mail it back. Instructions will be on the ballot itself.
Track your ballot! Main Ballot Status Request https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/ballot_status.pl
Information current as of 9/1/2022. For the most recent updates, see the Bureau of Elections website.