Postal voting
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Voters may apply directly to be enrolled or to receive election reminders.
You can apply to vote by post at a single election, or apply to register as a general postal voter for every election.
For more information about postal voting, view our frequently asked questions.
Please note: voters only need to share their personal information with the NSW Electoral Commission or the Australian Electoral Commission in order to access these services.
We have no relationship with other websites that offer to assist voters to enrol to vote or apply for a postal vote or to receive reminders. We do not control what other organisations do with any personal information they may collect from voters using these other websites.
2024 Epping, Hornsby and Pittwater State by-elections
Postal vote applications closed at 6pm Monday, 14 October 2024.
You must vote and complete your postal vote certificate envelope by 6pm Saturday, 19 October 2024 (election day).
Completed postal ballot papers must be received by the NSW Electoral Commission no later than 6pm Friday, 1 November 2024.
2024 Berrigan Shire, Cowra Shire, Junee Shire, and Lachlan Shire (E Ward) Council by-elections
Postal vote applications are now open. Apply online or download an application form.
You must vote and complete your postal vote certificate envelope by 6pm Saturday, 23 November 2024 (election day).
Completed postal ballot papers must be received by the NSW Electoral Commission no later than 6pm Friday, 6 December 2024.
Registered General Postal Voters will have their pack sent automatically to their nominated address, week commencing Monday, 28 October 2024, and do not need to apply for a postal vote.
Learn more about eligibility criteria for local government elections.
Postal voting eligibility
If your circumstances make it difficult for you to go to a voting centre on election day, you may be eligible to apply for a postal vote.
General postal voters
General postal voters automatically receive ballot papers in the mail for federal, state and local government elections. The Australian Electoral Commission keeps a register of general poster voters for every state and territory.
To find out if you are eligible to register as a general postal voter and to download an application form, visit the Australian Electoral Commission website.