Absentee Ballots by Mail
Absentee Ballots must be requested in writing. The ballot must be mailed by the Town Clerk's Office to the voter. Absentee ballot applications are valid through December 31st only. A new application must be filed for each calendar year.
When filing for an absentee ballot, please be certain to leave enough time for the ballot to be mailed and returned to the Town Clerk by election day and ALWAYS provide a phone number or email address in case there's a question. There are two methods:
Write a letter to the Town Clerk. Be certain to provide an original signature on the document and include the following information. please note that fax and email requests are not acceptable, only original signatures are acceptable:
date
your name
voting address
time period or election for which the absentee ballot is requested
mailing address for the ballot
reason you require an absentee ballot.
If you are an unenrolled (independent) voter, requesting a ballot for a state primary election you must indicate the party of the ballot you request.
OR
Complete, sign and submit an Absentee Ballot Application form. The form is also available at any Town or City Clerk's Office and public libraries throughout the State.
If you are an unenrolled (independent) voter, requesting a ballot for a state primary election you must indicate the party of the ballot you request.
Mail your request to: Belmont Town Clerk, Town Hall, 455 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA 02478
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