Itasca County Auditor/Treasurer's
123 NE 4th St. Grand Rapids MN 55744-2600

FAQ's for Military and Oversees Voter

Q: Who can apply for an Absentee Ballot for a member of the military or for someone residing overseas?

A: You may apply for one for yourself or a member of your immediate family (spouse, parent, sister brother, or child over 18 years of age) can complete and submit your application for you. They must sign the signature line and state their relationship to, you the applicant.

Q: How do I apply for an Absentee Ballot?

A: You may apply for an Absentee Ballot by filling out the Federal Post Card Application available at this link: http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/onlinefpca.html  You must be a Minnesota resident, but you do not have to be a currently registered voter in Minnesota to apply (the application serves as your voter registration form).

Q: When do I need to apply for an Absentee Ballot?

A: Absentee balloting begins 30 days before each election, but you can apply beforehand. Apply early because mail often takes an extended amount of time to reach overseas voters. Minnesota does not allow you to receive or return ballots by fax.

Q: Who do I mail my completed ballot to?

A: Mail your completed ballot to Itasca County (see address below). Remember! Your ballot must be received by the County Auditor in time to deliver to the precinct before the polls on Election Day.

Q: How do I get in touch with you?

A: You may contact us, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, US Central time.

In person or by mail:
Itasca County Elections 123 NE 4th Street
Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744
 
By telephone: 218-327-2849
By fax: 218-327-7426
 
Web site: www.co.itasca.mn.us