The voter, a member of the voter's immediate family, or the voter's authorized representative may request the absentee ballot application. An authorized representative is a registered voter who, with a voter's permission, can request an absentee ballot application on behalf of a voter who qualifies because of illness or disability. Candidates and paid campaign workers may not serve as authorized representatives.

The request can be made by any of the following methods:

• In-person: Voter Makes Request In-person At Our Office
• By Mail: A Letter or Note With:
  Your Name
  Absentee Address
  Home Address
  Voter Registration Number
  Date of Birth
  Last 4 of social
  Day Time Telephone Number
  Reason for Voting Absentee
  Mail to: Absentee, Greenville County, 301 University Ridge - Suite 1900, Greenville, SC 29601
• By Phone: Call 864.467.7264 to request Application

• You will receive your absentee ballot by mail.
• Vote and return your ballot to your county elections office by mail or in person no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day or in person at an early voting center during early voting hours.
• Be sure to sign the voter’s oath and have the return envelope witnessed.
• Beginning July 1, the witness will be required to be 18 years old and print their name in addition to signing and providing their address on the return envelope.
• Photo ID will be required to return your ballot in person.

You may call the Voter Registration Office at 864.467.7250 for more information.

For complete information on the Voter ID law, how to obtain a Voter Registration Card with Photo, and Reasonable Impediment Exception, click here.