[NFBMT] Electronic Ballot Request System

[BRUCE&JOY BRESLAUER]

EBRS-Overview.pdf 

 

Office of Montana Secretary of State Electronic Ballot Request System (EBRS)

OVERVIEW

 

ELECTRONIC BALLOT REQUEST SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (EBRS)

The EBRS provides qualified Montana voters with the ability to apply for an absentee ballot, and receive and mark a ballot electronically. 

QUALIFIED VOTERS WITH A DISABILITY ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:

"Disability" means a temporary or permanent physical impairment such as:

(a) impaired vision;

(b) impaired hearing; or

(c) impaired mobility. Individuals having impaired mobility include those who require use of a wheelchair and those who are ambulatory but are physically impaired

because of age, disability, or disease. 

 

DIRECTIONS 

 

Step 1:Request Ballot

Access the EBRS from the SOS website at

http://www.sos.mt.gov/elections/Disabilities/index.asp

(or click on the EBRS logo).

Complete the affirmation and user information.

Follow the instructions for each step of the ballot request service.

 

Step 2:Receive PIN for Ballot Access

After the county processes your absentee request, you will receive an email from the system that includes a PIN that can be used to access your electronic ballot.

 

Step 3: Mark Ballot

Mark your ballot selections.

Review and confirm your ballot selections.

 

Step 4: Print Ballot, Transmission Cover Sheet, and Envelope Templates

Return your ballot and supporting documents via mail or in person to your 

county election office.

Track your ballot online at

My Voter Page

or contact your 

county election office.

 

AVAILABILITY

Qualified Montana voters can access the EBR System beginning 30 days before the 2017 Special 

Election.

 

QUESTIONS?

For questions about your absentee ballot contact your county election office.

 

For questions about the EBRS see Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the Secretary of State at

soselections at mt.gov <mailto:soselections at mt.gov>  or toll free at 1 (888) 884-8683.

Office of Montana Secretary of State Updated April 25, 2017

 

Joy Breslauer, President

National Federation of the Blind of Montana 

Web Site: http://www.nfbofmt.org <http://www.nfbofmt.org/> 

 

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