South Dakota does not offer online registration at this time.
To vote absentee/by mail:
- Be registered to vote. Not sure if you're registered? Check with South Dakota's Voter Information Portal
- Print out an absentee application form for your county of residence. Mail completed application and any additional requested materials to your county auditor's office.
- Absentee applications are due by November 1st, 2022. Be sure to get yours in early!
- Your ballot will be mailed to you.
- Follow up with your count auditor'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 status! South Dakota Voter Information Portal https://vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx
Information current as of 9/1/2022. For the most recent updates, see the Secretary of State's website.
