APPLYING FOR A CITY OF ROCKFORD BALLOT ONLINE

If you are a qualified voter, you may vote by mail. (A qualified voter is registered from the address of current residence with the name currently used): Vote by mail applications are available 90 days before each election.

Persons who register to vote by mail are required to show ID with current name and address the first time they vote in the jurisdiction.

A registered voter may request an application for a Vote By Mail ballot no less than 5 days prior to the date of the election. Upon receipt of the completed and signed application in the office of the election authority, a ballot will be mailed to the address requested. Sufficient time must be allowed for the voter to receive, sign and return the application no later than the Thursday before the election. The ballot must be received, voted and postmarked for return to the Board of Elections no later than Midnight the day of the election. All ballots postmarked by Midnight; will be counted if received within 14 days of the election.

No Vote By Mail ballots will be mailed to voters after Thursday, October 31, 2024. You may call our office at 815-987-5750 for alternate voting options after this date.

Required Uncounted Ballot Information (10ILCS 5/1-9.2)