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HomeElections CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1§ 3003 Vote By Mail Availability

§ 3003 Vote By Mail Availability

Elections Code·California
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§ 3003 Vote By Mail Availability

Key Takeaways

  • •Any registered voter can ask for a mail-in ballot.
  • •You don’t need a special reason to vote by mail.
  • •This rule has been in place since 2008.

Example

You’re going on vacation during an election.

You can request a mail-in ballot instead of going to a polling place. The law lets you do this without any extra steps.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3003 Vote By Mail Availability

The vote by mail ballot shall be available to any registered voter. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 508, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

vote by mail ballotregistered voter

Related Statutes

  • § 14004 Employee Vote By Mail Rights
  • § 20006 Election Violation Injunctions
  • § 3005 Small Precinct Mail Voting
  • § 3010 Vote By Mail Ballot Delivery
  • § 3016.5 Mail Ballot In-Person Voting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 3003.
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