Absentee Ballot FAQs How do I get an absentee by mail ballot? The Absentee Ballot Request Form is available on the NC State Board of Elections website at  https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Forms/NCAbsenteeBallotRequestForm.pdf.  This form must be printed, completed, signed and delivered by mail (USPS, FedEx, DHL or UPS) or in person to your local county Board