Special (mail-in) ballot voting
If you are unable to vote at an Advance Vote opportunity or on Election Day, you can request a special (mail-in) ballot package.
Important Dates
First day to request a mail-in ballot package: Aug. 27, 2025.
Mail-in ballots sent out: Starting Sept. 29, 2025.
Packages will be sent to voters after ballots have been printed and as packages are ready.
Last day to request a mail-in ballot package to be sent by mail: Oct. 3, 2025.
Any application made after this date will be for local pick-up only.
Mail-in ballot applications request deadline:
Oct. 20, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Deadline to return mail-in ballot packages in order to be counted: Oct. 20, 2025 at 12 p.m. (noon)
Request a mail-in ballot
For assistance with the online application, or if you wish to vote in the Calgary Catholic School District trustee election and you reside in Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Crossfield, Irricana or Rocky View County, contact Elections Calgary
at 403-476-4100.
Fill out the ballot
Fill out and return the ballot video
A copy of your identification (ID) needs to be included with your completed mail-in ballot. Instructions on how to include the ID copy is in the mail-in ballot package.
You are required to include a physical copy of your identification (ID) with your completed mail-in ballots. A copy could be:
- a printed photo of your ID, or
- a photocopy of your ID
See ID requirements for more information. Instructions on how to include the ID copy is in the mail-in ballot package.
Mail-in ballot instructions
Follow the Mail-in ballot instructions included in your ballot package to fill out the ballots.
Mail-in ballot instructions - Chinese‑Simplified
Mail-in ballot instructions - French
Return the ballot
Mail-in ballots must be received by the Elections Calgary Mail-in Ballot Office by Election Day, Oct. 20 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
We recommend mailing packages back by Oct. 14 to ensure they are received in time. Return the ballot package:
- by mail (see estimated delivery times below), or
- in person at the Elections Calgary Mail-in Ballot Office.
Mail estimated delivery times
The tables contain estimated delivery times from Canada Post for your package to reach the Elections Calgary Mail-in Ballot Office:
| Delivery Zone | Delivery Standard |
|---|---|
| Within your local zone | 2 business days |
| Within your province | 3 business days |
| National | 4 business days |
| International* | Up to 7 business days |
*For international requests, we advise you to courier your package back as early as possible to ensure it is received by noon on Oct. 20, 2025.
If Canada Post services are disrupted, Elections Calgary will use a courier to send mail-in ballot packages, where possible. Return courier will be at the voter's expense.
Drop-off locations
Completed packages can be dropped off in person, Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Elections Calgary Mail-in Ballot Office at the address below:
Suite 101, Deerfoot Junction III (DJ3)
1212 31 Ave N.E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7S8
