Provisional Voting for Washington

A provisional ballot is issued if:

• A voter’s name is not listed as a registered voter,
• If they cannot sign their name,
• Or if they do not have proper identification.

The verification process checks registration, ensures the ballot is not a duplicate, and inspects the signature. Only verified provisional ballots are counted. Washington state offer same-day registration in person, which greatly reduces the need for provisional ballots.

Provisional ballots are counted 14-21 days after the election. You may contact your county elections department to confirm that your ballot was counted.