Alaska Division of Elections

By-Fax Ballot Delivery
The witnessing requirement is suspended for the 2020 General Election and voters do not need to have their ballots witnessed.


Electronic Transmission Absentee Ballot Application

  • Alaska is a no excuse absentee voting state. Anyone may apply to receive an absentee ballot by fax.

  • You may apply for a by-fax delivery ballot for the August 18, 2020 Primary Election and the November 3, 2020 General Election beginning 15 days prior to each election.

  • Or apply by completing the PDF Fillable form. Complete the application, print it and sign the application. Your signature must be your handwritten signature. A digital or typed signature will not be accepted. You may fax or email a PDF or JPEG of the application to our office.

  • Visit our Election Dates and Hours web page for dates of upcoming elections.

Deadline Dates, General Information and Check Your Application Status

  • Your completed application requesting a by-fax ballot must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time the day before Election Day.

  • You will need access to a fax machine to receive your ballot. Your ballot and voting instructions will be faxed to you within 24 to 48 hours after receipt of your application.

  • Active Uniformed Services, Merchant Marine, commissioned corps, eligible spouses and dependents and U.S. citizens residing outside the U.S. permanently or temporarily, may apply for an electronic transmission at any time during a calendar year by completing the Absentee Ballot Application. Ballots will be faxed to you beginning 45 days prior to Election Day.

  • In a presidential election, you may register to vote and participate in the presidential race but you will also need to complete a Voter Registration Application and submit it with your electronic transmission application.

  • Have you already completed an electronic transmission application? If so, you may check the status of your application and the status of your ballot at our My Voter Information webpage.

  • For additional assistance, contact the Absentee and Petition Office.

How to Vote Your By-Fax Ballot

  • You will be faxed a ballot, a Voter Certificate and Identification sheet and instructions.
  • Vote your ballot by filling in the ovals next to your choices.
  • Sign your Voter Certificate and Identification sheet and provide at least ONE identifier. It is recommended to date your signature.
  • You may choose to return your ballot by mail or return it by fax:
When returning the ballot by mail, you will be provided with instructions and address information to return your voted ballot and completed Voter Certificate and Identification sheet. The return ballot envelope must be postmarked on or before Election Day. Returning your ballot by mail will maintain the secrecy of your voted ballot. When returning your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked on or before Election Day. When returning the ballot by fax, you will be provided with instructions and a return fax number to return your voted ballot and Voter Certificate and Identification sheet. BOTH Voter Certificate and Identification sheet and ballot must be received on or before 8:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on Election Day. When returning a ballot by fax, you are voluntarily waiving your right to a secret ballot and are assuming the risk that a faulty transmission may occur.