How to Track Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot

The California Secretary of State offers a free service through BallotTrax that allows you to trace your ballot from the moment it’s mailed to when it is counted.

What You Can Do:

• Real-time Tracking: See when your ballot is printed, mailed, received, and counted.

• Notifications: Get automatic updates via text message, email, or phone call.

• Peace of Mind: Resolve any signature or delivery issues early so your vote is counted.

How to Get Started:

1. Click the button below to go to the official California BallotTrax portal.

2. Enter your first name, last name, date of birth, and ZIP code.

3. Choose how you would like to receive your status updates (SMS, email, or voice call).

Helpful Local Election Information:

• Ballots Mailed: Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing to all registered California voters 29 days before Election Day.

• Drop Box & Mail Deadline: Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day, (November 3) or returned to an official ballot drop box or vote center by 8:00 PM on Election Day.