South Dakota allows all voters to vote absentee/by mail, which will make it a good first plan for many voters. Alternatively, you may vote in person at your county Auditor's office.
To avoid possible postal delays impacting your vote, we recommend mailing your completed ballot back by Tuesday, October 13th. Plan to drop it off by hand after that.
If you are concerned about your absentee ballot returning on time through the mail, visit our other page to learn how to drop your ballot off in person.
Register In Person: October 19, 2020
Register By Mail: Received October 19, 2020
Register Online: N/A (Form must be printed, signed, and sent to your County Auditor.)
Request In Person: Received November 2, 2020
Request By Mail: Received November 2, 2020, but we recommend applying at least October 6, 2020
Request Online: N/A (Form must be mailed to you county clerk's office)
Ballots returned, via mail or by hand delivery, must be received must be received by the County Auditor 3pm on Election Day.
We strongly recommend mailing your ballot much earlier (by October 13th) and, if that's not possible, dropping it off in person. Learn how below or on our other page.
An application for an absentee ballot must be accompanied by either an oath verifying the information, administered by a notary public or authorized officer, or a copy of the voter’s ID.
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You can return your ballot in person to your county Auditor's office.
An authorized messenger can transmit a ballot.
September 18, 2020 to November 2, 2020.
Regular office hours
County Auditor's offices
Photo ID requested
If ID is not presented, the voter provides name and address and signs an affidavit.
A South Dakota driver’s license or non-driver identification card
U.S. government photo ID, including passport
Military photo ID
Tribal photo ID
A current student photo ID, issued by a high school or an accredited institution of higher education, including a university, college, or technical school, located within South Dakota.
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7am - 7pm
If you are in line when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Don't leave!
Photo ID requested
If ID is not presented, the voter provides name and address and signs an affidavit.
A South Dakota driver’s license or non-driver identification card
U.S. government photo ID, including passport
Military photo ID
Tribal photo ID
A current student photo ID, issued by a high school or an accredited institution of higher education, including a university, college, or technical school, located within South Dakota.