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1. Am I eligible to vote absentee?

If you are registered to vote in Shelby County or Chilton County and meet one of the above requirements, then you are eligible.
If you are not registered to vote in Shelby County or Chilton County, you will need to contact the Board of Registrars at (205) 669-3913 to register or Chilton County Board of Registrars at (205) 755-3820.

2. How do I apply for an absentee ballot?

You can call Connie B. Payton, City Clerk at (205) 668-3803 or come by and pick up an application at 10947 Highway 25 Calera, Alabama 35040

3. Can I vote absentee in person?

Yes, you can come by the City Clerk’s office Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM (except on holidays) and make application and vote while you are in the office. The address is 10947 Highway 25, Calera, Alabama 35040

4. Where do I mail the application?

The application must be mailed to: Connie B. Payton, City Clerk, 10947 Highway 25, Calera, AL 35040. By law ( AG Opinion 82-551), each application must be mailed in a separate envelope. Multiple applications (even for husband and wife) which are mailed in the same envelope will be returned to the voter. Applications cannot be faxed in.

5. If I am voting absentee by mail, when do I send in the copy of my ID?

After you make application, you will receive your ballot and supplies. You will need to send a copy of your ID at that time. Please read your instructions carefully as to how it is to be returned. Do not seal up your ID in either one of the white envelopes. Your ID should be placed inside the brown return envelope.