Remote Accessible Vote by Mail

What
Allows any voter to download, mark, and print their ballot at home. Voters may also use their own assistive technology to read and mark the ballot. Remote Accessible Vote by Mail (RAVBM) is not “internet voting,” you must print and return your marked ballot.

Who
Any voter may use this service by requesting a link via email — enter RAVBM in the subject line, send to votebymail@marincounty.org

When
Service is available starting twenty nine (29) days before the election until about 12:00 pm on Election Day.

How
Ballots must be printed by the voter and returned in an envelope. The envelope must have the following information written on the outside:

• The words - Ballot Enclosed
• The Voter's Name (clearly printed)
• The Voter's Signature

Where
Return the voted ballot in signed envelope using one of these methods:

• Drop box — locations and times vary by election. See a List of Drop Boxes for the most current election.
• Vote Centers — locations and times vary by election. See a List of Vote Centers for the most current election.
• Mail — must be postmarked on or before Election Day.