All active registered voters will automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November General Election. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by November 5, 2024; ballots returned at a secure ballot drop box must be deposited by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. One or more early voting locations will be available in all counties for at least ten days prior to Election Day.

Join the California Secretary of State’s Business Programs Division as we celebrate National Notary Day! Our Notary Team is excited to share updates, improvements, and best practices for optimal success as a notary in California.

The 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award nomination period is here! We invite you to nominate civic-minded individuals doing the work in your local communities! Please complete your nomination by November 1st!

The 2024 California Student Mock Election is here! Young people gain firsthand knowledge of how citizens make their voices heard in our democracy and experience the power of their votes.

The California Secretary of State is offering voters a way to track and receive notifications on the status of their vote-by-mail ballot.

Sign-up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov

The Ballot Bowl is a friendly competition where higher education campuses compete to register the most students to vote and showcase civic engagement efforts.

The California Secretary of State’s office is excited to announce the launch of our Apostille Pop-Up Shop event series. Throughout the year, we will partner with local county offices to bring in-person Apostille services to a location near you.

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