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Alaska
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To use the Online Absentee Ballot System, voters must have a valid Alaska driver's license or state ID card and the information entered when applying must match the information on your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record. If you do not have a valid Alaska driver's license or state ID, or your information cannot be validated, you may select to apply using a paper absentee ballot application form.
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Arizona
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Allows updates to registration, ballot requests, and sign up for the state's Permanent Early Voting List.
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Delaware
Del. Code Ann. tit. 15, § 5503
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Offers both a downloadable form and an online portal for requesting ballots.
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Florida
Fla. Stat. § 101.62
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Online requests for vote-by-mail ballots can be made through county supervisor of elections offices. The secretary of state’s website indicates that all counties permit voters to request absentee ballots online. It is unclear if all counties are required to offer this option, or if it is up to the county whether to offer online vote-by-mail requests. Florida code (cited in left column) says supervisors must accept requests for vote-by-mail in person or in writing, but is silent about online requests.
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Idaho
Idaho Code § 34-1002(7); § 28-50-102(8)
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots if the voter has an Idaho-issued driver’s license or identification card, plus the last four digits of their SSN.
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Indiana
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Allows updates to registration and absentee ballot requests.
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Kentucky
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 117.085
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Voters must provide personally identifiable information for verification, and the portal will transmit the absentee/mail ballot request to the appropriate county clerk.
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Louisiana
LA Rev . Stat. Ann. § 18:1307(B)(1)(d)
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots if the voter has a Louisiana-issued driver’s license or identification card, plus an eligible reason to request an absentee ballot. Voters may submit an application on the secretary of state’s website.
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Maine
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 21-A, § 753-A(6)
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State law requires clerks to accept online requests for absentee ballots, and for the secretary of state to design and offer a uniform online request form. In practice, the secretary of state offers an online portal for all Maine voters; some county voter registration offices may also offer concurrent online request portals.
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Maryland
Md. Elec Law Code Ann. § 9-305
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Permits online requests for vote by mail if voter has an ID (driving or otherwise) issued by the state’s Vehicle Administration. Exceptions for UOCAVA voters.
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Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch, 54, § 25B
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Permits online requests for absentee/mail ballots through an internet portal on the secretary of the commonwealth's website.
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Michigan
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To use the online application portal, voters need to be registered in Michigan and have a valid driver's license or state ID. If voters do not have a Michigan driver’s license or state ID, they can still use the online application; however, additional requirements and clerk approvals are needed.
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Minnesota
Minn. Stat. § 203B.04
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots for some elections through the secretary of state’s office. Either a Minnesota driver’s license, ID card or last four digits of Social Security number required. For other elections, voters must fill out a paper application and return it to their county election office by mail, fax or email.
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New Jersey
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 19:63-3
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Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, New Jersey will implement a way to apply for a mail ballot through its voter registration website.
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New Mexico
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-6-4
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots. A Social Security number and either a New Mexico driver's license or ID card are required.
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New York
N.Y. Elec Laws § 8-408
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots through the electronic absentee ballot application transmittal system.
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North Carolina
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots. Absentee ballot requests are sent to the county board of elections office and when ballots are available, they are mailed to the address the voter provided.
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Oklahoma
Okla. Stat. tit. 26, § 14-105
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots. Both (i) an Oklahoma-issued driver’s license/ID card and (ii) the last four digits of voter’s Social Security number are required.
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Pennsylvania
Pa. Stat. tit. 25, § 3146.2(k)
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots. Registered voters can apply with a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, PennDOT-issued photo ID, or the last 4 digits of their Social Security number.
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Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-2.1(a)
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots. Voters will need their Rhode Island driver’s license or state ID number and their date of birth.
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Virginia
Va. Code § 24.2-701
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots through the Department of Elections’ voter portal.
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West Virginia
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Permits online requests for absentee ballots for voters in the military, citizens abroad, voters with a physical disability and first responders.
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Wisconsin
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Allows absentee ballot requests and ballot tracking.
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