Do I need a notary for the vote-by-mail application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs, dates, and certifies that the statements are true and correct.

Can I apply for a ballot for more than one election?

The form offers a single-election option and a permanent vote-by-mail option for subsequent elections. Permanent applicants can also indicate a party choice for elections that require party designation.

What information does the application request?

It asks for voter name and address, a signature and date, and the address where the ballot should be mailed. Some applicants must also select a party choice for a primary ballot.

Ford County, IL · Ford County

No notary required

Application for a Vote by Mail Ballot

Ford County voters use this application to request a ballot by mail for a single election or to select a permanent vote-by-mail option.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Ford County · Ford County, Ford County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: fordcounty.illinois.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application lets eligible Ford County voters request a vote-by-mail ballot for one election or choose a permanent option for subsequent elections. It asks for voter information, a mailing address, a signature, and, in some cases, a party choice for primary ballots. The form says the application must be received five days before election day for the ballot to be mailed.

Who needs it

Ford County voters who want a ballot mailed for one election or want to select the permanent vote-by-mail option should complete this application.

How to submit it

Return the application to the Ford County Clerk & Recorder, 200 W. State St., Room 101, Paxton, Illinois. The form says the application must be received five days before election day.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it and certifies that the statements are true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Ford County Application for a Vote by Mail Ballot.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested voter information, choose the single-election or permanent option, and sign and date the application.
3
Add Any Requested Choices
If applicable, select a party choice for a primary ballot and provide the address where the ballot should be mailed.
4
Return It to the County Clerk
Return the application to the Ford County Clerk & Recorder at the address on the form. It must be received five days before election day.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the vote-by-mail application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs, dates, and certifies that the statements are true and correct.
How do I submit the vote-by-mail application?: Return it to the Ford County Clerk & Recorder at 200 W. State St., Room 101, Paxton, Illinois. The form says the application must be received five days before election day.
Can I apply for a ballot for more than one election?: The form offers a single-election option and a permanent vote-by-mail option for subsequent elections. Permanent applicants can also indicate a party choice for elections that require party designation.
What information does the application request?: It asks for voter name and address, a signature and date, and the address where the ballot should be mailed. Some applicants must also select a party choice for a primary ballot.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Vote by Mail Ballot doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.