Every state has different rules, deadlines, and requirements for voting by mail (also called absentee voting in some states). If you plan to vote by mail in the state that you are registered to vote, make sure you know what’s required and don’t wait until the last minute to request your ballot.

Visit your state’s official election commission or Secretary of State website, learn the rules and deadlines that apply to you, and make a plan to request, complete, and return your ballot on time.