top of page
blue-us-mailbox-1481219522cPq.jpg
How to apply for a Ballot by Mail

​​

You must meet one of these requirements:


* 65 years of age or older
* Out of county during entire election period (including early voting and election day
* Sick or disabled (based on voter’s say so; no proof required)
* Expected to give birth within three (3) weeks before or after election day
* Eligible to vote but confined in jail or involuntary civil commitment
* Overseas military & other overseas voters.
 

In order to start or continue voting by mail in 2026, you must file a Ballot by Mail Application with the County Clerk. The first day you can apply is January 1,2026.

​

Go to https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/forms/6-1f.pdf and print the form (page 1) and fill it out.

​

Some tips

​

Section 1 (optional) - We recommend you fill in both your phone and email so elections official can contact you quickly if there’s a problem. You do not have to fill in your VUID or Precinct number.

​

Section 1 (grey box - required information) - We recommend you fill on both TDL and SS numbers even though only one is required.

 

Section 2 Address - If mailing address is PO Box, check “My mailing address” & write your PO Box, City, St, Zip below.

 

Section 3 righthand section— If you’re 65 or older or have a disability, you can elect to file an Annual Application and receive all ballots by mail in 2026. You must also elect to receive either the Democratic or the Republican ballots if you want to vote in the Primaries. Don’t forget to check the box for runoff elections if there are any.

 

Section 3 lefthand section - Fill out this section if qualify for a ballot by mail for only some of the elections, and indicate which ones

.

Section 4 - You need to sign and date the application before mailing.

 

Section 5 - If someone assists you, they need to fill out and sign this section.

 

Mail or deliver the application to:

 

To mail:

Travis County Clerk

PO Box 149325

Austin, TX 78714

 

For Commercial Carrier or for delivery by voter* 

Elections Division

Travis County Clerk

5501 Airport Boulevard

Austin, TX 78751

​

* You must deliver the application yourself, not send it with some other person. ID will be required.

​

Ballot by Mail Application Deadlines in 2026

These are the dates applications must be received by the County Clerk.

​

For March 3, 2026 Primary Election - February 20, 2026

  • For May 2, 2026 Uniform Election - April 20, 2026

  • For May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election - May 15, 2026

  • For November 3, 2026 General Election - October 23, 2026

You can track your Ballot by Mail Application at  https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-oab-ui/#/login.

 

What happens next?

​You will receive your ballots (in a distinctive green and white envelope) some time after the application deadline and before the election. Be sure to follow instructions for filling out and returning the ballot.

​​

Deadlines for Mail-in Ballots in 2026

The carrier envelope for your mail-in ballot must be postmarked not later than 7 PM on the relevant election day. If mailed, it must also reach the County Clerk no later than 5 PM on the following business day. So you need to mail it earlier than election day if you’re out of state or at a distance from Austin.

  • March 3, 2026 Primary Election by 7 PM*

  • May 2, 2026 Uniform Election by 7 PM*

  • May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election by 7 PM*

  • November 3, 2026 General Election by 7 PM*

* You may also hand deliver the ballot to the County Clerk by 7 PM on election day. It must be delivered by you, the voter, with proper ID.

​

You can track your ballot after mailing at  https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-oab-ui/#/login.

 

Remember, you can always change your mind, go to the polls, turn in your mail-in ballot, and vote in person.

 

If you have questions or want to report a problem, call the Voter Assistance Hotline at 844-TX-VOTES (844-898-6837).

bottom of page