California Election Code requires that all active registered voters be mailed a Vote by Mail (VBM) ballot, but voters still have the option of voting in-person on or before 8:00pm Election Day.
Voters may visit the County Elections Office beginning 29 days before Election Day.
Voter missed the registration deadline or recently moved into the County and must complete a Conditional Voter Registration (CVR), and/or vote provisionally.
Voter has moved within the County and needs to update their residence address.
Voter wants to use the accessible ballot marking device at a Vote Center.
Voter needs language assistance.
Voter wants to hand their VBM ballot directly to an election officer.
Voter simply prefers to vote in-person.
Vote Center Operations
Voters may go to any Vote Center in Sacramento County.
Some Vote Centers will be open 11-days, including Election Day.
All Vote Centers will be open 4-days, including Election Day.
Vote Center hours vary before Election Day.
On Election Day all Vote Centers will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Election Day.
Vote Center Assistance
Accessible ballot marking devices are available for voters with disabilities, including an audio feature for voters who are blind or visually impaired.
Voters may use curbside voting to request, mark, and return a ballot, or drive-thru options to return a completed VBM ballot from the convenience of their car.
Ballots are available in federally required languages. Ballot Translation Guides in additional State required languages are available to assist with voting.
First time voters whose registrations were not verified by the DMV or Social Security Administration may show a current valid photo I.D. in order for their vote to be counted.
Security
Election Officers at Vote Centers utilize chain of custody procedures, two-person teams, and other security measures to maintain the integrity of the election.
Whether you vote by mail or at a Vote Center, your vote is safe with us!
Voting your VBM ballot is the easiest way to vote and allows you to vote on your schedule.
If you are voting by mail, be sure to sign the pink VBM return envelope and drop it in the mail, an official Ballot Drop Box, or deliver it in-person at a Vote Center on or before 8:00pm Election Day.
If you need specific assistance or wish to vote in-person, you may go to the Elections Office or a Vote Center. Locations, dates, and times are in your County Voter Information Guide and posted on our website at elections.saccounty.gov.
Stay Informed
Visit My Voter Portal to review your County Voter Information Guide. It includes detailed information concerning voting options, times, and locations in the County of Sacramento.