Permanent Vote by Mail

How it Works

Firstly, any registered voter may become a Permanent Vote by Mail voter.

Permanent Vote by Mail voters do not need to apply for future elections. A ballot will automatically be mailed for each election in which voters are eligible to vote.

A voter's name shall be deleted from the Permanent Vote by Mail voter list if he or she fails to return a Vote by Mail Ballot for four (4) consecutive statewide general elections.

NOTE: The returned postage required for a Vote by Mail ballot is a single first-class stamp.

Benefits of Permanent Vote by Mail

• Convenient for voters who will be out of town or unable to make it to the polls on Election Day.
• More time available to mark a ballot at home.
• Avoid long lines at the polls on Election Day

How to Apply

To apply, you will need to fill out and mail an application.

1. Download Los Angeles County's Permanent Vote by Mail Application or a California Vote-By-Mail Ballot Application. You can also request an application by calling (562) 466-1323.

2. Mail your application to:

   Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

   P.O. Box 30450

   Los Angeles, CA 90030-0450

How to Cancel Your Permanent Vote by Mail Status

1. Download and complete the Request to Cancel Permanent Vote by Mail Status Application. You can also request an application by calling (562) 466-1323.

2. Mail your application to:

   Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

   P.O. Box 30450

   Los Angeles, CA 90030-0450