Knox County, IL · Knox County
Application for Permanent Vote by Mail Status
Registered voters in Knox County use this application to enroll in permanent vote by mail and choose which elections should include a mailed ballot.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Knox County · Knox County, Knox County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- knoxcountyil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This application enrolls a registered Knox County voter in the Permanent Vote by Mail Program, which provides ballots by mail for elections the voter designates. The form asks for voter and contact details, registration and mailing addresses, birth date, signature, and the voter's choice of elections, including a party ballot selection when applicable. The form states that enrollment remains in effect until canceled or voter registration becomes inactive.
Who needs it
A registered voter in Knox County who wants to receive ballots by mail in designated future elections should complete this application.
How to submit it
Complete and mail the application to the Knox County Clerk/Recorder, 200 S. Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.
About notarization
This application does not require notarization; the voter must complete it, sign it, and provide the date as shown on the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Permanent Vote by Mail Status Application for Knox County.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested voter, contact, address, and birth date information, and select the elections for which you want ballots.
- 3
Sign and Date
Sign and date the application. The form states enrollment will not be processed if it is incomplete or unsigned.
- 4
Mail the Application
Mail the completed application to the Knox County Clerk/Recorder, 200 S. Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for permanent vote by mail status?
- The form says applicants must be registered voters in Knox County. It lets voters enroll to receive ballots by mail in elections they designate.
- How do I submit the application?
- Complete and mail the application to the Knox County Clerk/Recorder at 200 S. Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.
- Do I need a notary for the Permanent Vote by Mail Status Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization; the voter completes, signs, and dates the form.
- How long does enrollment remain active?
- The form says enrollment remains in effect until you notify the County Clerk to cancel it or your voter registration becomes inactive.