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Absentee Voting & Secure Drop Boxes
Request an absentee ballot, join the Permanent Absentee List, and return your ballot securely.
Important Information
Absentee voting allows voters to receive a ballot by mail instead of voting in person. Voters may request a one-time absentee ballot for a specific election or join the Permanent Absentee List to automatically receive absentee ballots for future eligible elections.
Completed absentee ballots may be returned by mail or placed in a secure ballot drop box during the voting period. Secure drop boxes are under 24-hour video surveillance and are considered polling places for the purposes of electioneering. Campaign signs and campaigning must remain outside the 100-foot electioneering boundary.
Drive-up drop boxes are marked with an asterisk (*).
Choose the Absentee Option That Works Best for You
One-Time Absentee Ballot
This option is best if you want a ballot mailed to you for one specific election.
- You submit an absentee ballot request for the election.
- Your ballot is mailed to you when ballots are available.
- You return your completed ballot by mail or secure drop box.
- You will need to submit a new request for future elections.
Permanent Absentee List
This option is best if you regularly vote from home and want absentee ballots automatically mailed to you for future eligible elections.
- You opt in to the Permanent Absentee List once.
- You automatically receive absentee ballots for future eligible elections.
- You return each completed ballot by mail or secure drop box.
- You can still update your voter registration information when needed.
In short: A one-time absentee request sends you a ballot for one election. Joining the Permanent Absentee List means ballots will automatically be mailed to you for future eligible elections.
Request an Absentee Ballot or Join the Permanent Absentee List
Apply Online
Voters can request an absentee ballot online through the New Mexico Secretary of State’s absentee portal.
Want to join the Permanent Absentee List? While applying online, be sure to opt in during Step 4 of the application process.
Apply OnlineUse a Paper Application
Voters may also print and submit a paper absentee ballot application.
Want to join the Permanent Absentee List? Make sure to check the box requesting to join the Permanent Absentee List before submitting your application.
Print a Paper ApplicationTrack Your Ballot
After you apply, you can check your absentee ballot status online.
Use NMVOTE.org to confirm your voter information, check whether your ballot has been mailed, and track whether your completed ballot has been received.
Track Your BallotReminder: Absentee ballots must be received by the deadline to be counted. Returning your ballot early helps make sure it arrives on time.
Returning Your Absentee Ballot
Return by Mail
You may return your completed absentee ballot by mail. If you choose to mail your ballot, send it early to allow enough time for delivery.
Return by Secure Drop Box
You may return your completed absentee ballot to any secure ballot drop box during the voting period. Several drop boxes are drive-up and can be accessed without leaving your car.
Return at Any Open Voting Location
During early voting and on Election Day, voters may also bring their completed absentee ballot to any open polling location and place it in the secure drop box located inside the voting site during voting hours.
No postage needed: Secure drop boxes at voting locations and standalone drop box sites provide a convenient way to return your absentee ballot directly to election officials.
Secure Drop Box Sites
Open during voting — 24 hours/day
Santa Fe County Clerk's Office
240 Grant Ave, Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe County Fairgrounds*
3229 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe Convention Center*
119 S Federal Street
Santa Fe, NM
Southside Library*
6599 Jaguar Dr., Santa Fe, NM
Nancy Rodriguez Center*
1 Prairie Dog Loop, Santa Fe, NM
La Cienega Community Center
136 Camino San Jose, Santa Fe, NM
Pojoaque Satellite Office
5 W. Gutierrez Ste. 9, Pojoaque Pueblo Plaza, 17839 US-84, Santa Fe, NM
Max Coll Corridor Center*
16 Avenida Torreon, Santa Fe, NM
SFC Edgewood Satellite*
114 Quail Trail, Edgewood, NM
*Drive-up drop box location.
Secure Drop Box Locations Map
Military & Overseas Voters
Are you a service member, eligible family member, or a U.S. citizen living overseas? You can vote absentee from anywhere in the world. The easiest way to get started is through the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).
How the process works:
- Complete the FPCA, or Federal Post Card Application, to register and/or request an absentee ballot.
- Review your information and choose how you want to receive your ballot when available.
- Print the form. You may need access to a printer.
- Sign the form and follow the submission instructions.
- Send it to your local election office so your request can be processed.
Need help? Contact the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Elections Division for assistance.