How To Complete Oklahoma Mail-In Ballot

The Oklahoma State Election Board says Oklahoma voters have more than doubled the previous record set for requesting absentee ballots.

As of Friday morning, more than 265,000 Oklahomans had requested an absentee ballot.

During the last presidential election in 2016, more than 94,000 absentee ballots we’re mailed across the state.

According to the State Election Board website, applications for absentee ballots must be made in writing or using the Oklahoma State Election Board's OK Voter Portal.

Absentee ballot application forms are available from all county election boards and from the State Election Board or by downloading an absentee ballot request form.

Voters should use blue or black ink when filling out a ballot.

Completed ballots are placed in a ballot secrecy envelope. That envelope is placed in an affidavit envelope.

Traditionally, affidavit envelopes must be completed, signed and notarized.

Under Oklahoma COVID-19 emergency procedures, in leu of notarization, voters have the option to attach a photo identification issued by the United States, by the State of Oklahoma, or by a federally recognized Native American nation.

The photo ID must have an expiration date after Election Day, November 3.

The state’s free voter identification cards mailed by county election boards can also be used.

 An absentee ballot must be received by the county election board by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

The post office recommends mailing completed absentee ballots at least one week prior to the election date. 

More information on absentee voting can be found at the State Election Board website.