Wahlschein Ausstellung

You have received a polling card but are unable to attend the polling station on election day. In this case, you can apply for voting documents for a postal vote. This contains the polling card.

The polling card will indicate where you can apply for the postal voting documents.

If you are unable to use the designated polling station due to a disability, you can also apply for a polling card.

If you collect your polling card and postal voting documents in person from the city or municipal administration, you have the opportunity to cast your vote on the spot. The administration will ensure that you can mark your ballot paper unobserved and place it in the ballot paper envelope.

• Election notification
• Power of attorney if a third person is to submit the application for you or receive your documents

You are eligible to vote in the relevant election and are registered on the electoral roll.

You have received a voter's notification.

You can apply for your polling card as follows:

• You go to the city or municipal administration in person and collect the polling card there,
• You submit a written application using the form on the back of the voter's notification,
• You apply for the polling card electronically, if your city or municipality offers such a procedure (online application, e-mail),
• You ask a representative who has your written authorization to collect the documents for you.

It is not possible to apply by telephone.

Postage for sending in the voting documents is free of charge within the Federal Republic of Germany.

If you are unable to cast your postal vote on your own due to a physical impairment or problems with writing or reading, you may be assisted by another person. Your helper must be at least 16 years old and confirm by means of an affirmation in lieu of an oath that the ballot paper has been marked in accordance with your declared wishes.

• Objection
• Further information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the rejection of your application for a polling card

• You can apply for a polling card: Postal voting documents will be sent by post
• Voting is also possible in advance directly at the city or municipal administration