Voting by postal ballot

Applying for postal voting documents

You can apply for postal voting documents in different ways. Please choose one of the available options.

Applications by telephone are not possible!

By law, postal voting documents may be sent out no earlier than three weeks before election day – in this case from Monday, February 16, 2026.
This applies regardless of when you submit your application.

Please note:
If the documents are to be sent to an address other than your residential address, you must expressly provide that address as well.

Online application

You can conveniently apply for postal voting documents online.

The online application is available from
Monday, January 26, 2026 to Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

After this time, it can no longer be guaranteed that the documents will reach you in time by post.

Application by post

If you wish to apply for postal voting documents in writing, please use the back of your election notification.

Please send your application as early as possible to allow sufficient time for postal return delivery.

Alternatively, you may also use a separate application form.

To ensure timely delivery, your application must be received by us no later than Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
If received later, timely delivery cannot be guaranteed.

Personal collection

From Monday, February 16, 2026, you may collect your postal voting documents in person.

The documents are issued at the town hall.

Personal collection is possible until Friday, March 6, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

You also have the option to vote directly on site, complete the postal voting documents, and submit them immediately.

Application with power of attorney

If you wish to apply for or collect postal voting documents for another person with a power of attorney, special requirements must be observed.

Please make sure to inform yourself in good time about the applicable regulations.