Utah County has released a comprehensive list of voting locations and ballot drop box sites for upcoming elections, including 28 drop boxes available 24/7 through November 3, according to Utah County Elections officials. The announcement follows recent legislative shifts in the Utah Election Code that mandate specific security measures for unattended ballot drop boxes, such as 24-hour video surveillance.
Extensive Drop Box Network
The Utah County Elections Division confirmed that 28 drop boxes will be accessible to voters throughout the county. These locations include sites in Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Fort, Cedar Hills, Eagle Mountain, Elk Ridge, Fairfield, Genola, Goshen, Highland, Lehi, Lindon, Mapleton, Orem, Payson, Pleasant Grove, Provo, Salem, Santaquin, Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork, Springville, Vineyard, and Woodland Hills.
Most drop boxes are drive-up locations, allowing voters to return ballots without leaving their vehicles. For example, the Orem City Library drop box is located on the library loop on 100 North, while the Provo City Library site is situated on the north end next to the book return. The Utah County Administration Building offers both a walk-up location on the south side and a drive-through option in the south parking lot.
According to Utah County Elections, all drop boxes will be open 24 hours a day starting October 12 and will close promptly at 8 p.m. on election night. Voters are reminded that they must be registered and already in possession of a ballot to use these locations.
Voting Center and Early Voting Options
In addition to drop boxes, Utah County will operate several vote centers on election day. These centers, which open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., include locations such as the American Fork Library, Eagle Mountain Overland Barn, Highland City Offices, Lehi Civic Center, Orem Centerpoint Church, Payson City Hall, Pleasant Grove Public Safety Building, Provo Health and Justice Building, Provo Legacy Village, Santaquin City Offices, Saratoga Springs LDS Church, Spanish Fork Recreational Center, and Springville Civic Center.
For those seeking early voting, the Utah County Elections Office, located at 100 East Center Street, Suite 3100, in Provo, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 26 through October 30, as well as on Monday, November 2.
Utah County officials also noted that voters may register to vote on election day at any vote center between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. To do so, individuals must provide proof of identity and residency to vote provisionally.
Legislative Security Requirements
The availability of these voting methods is governed by the Utah Election Code, which underwent significant updates. Under Utah Code Section 20A-5-403.5, effective October 14, 2025, election officers must designate at least one ballot drop box in each municipality and reservation within their jurisdiction.
To ensure security, the law requires that any unattended ballot drop box must be under 24-hour recorded video surveillance without audio. Additionally, election officers must post a sign near each unattended box indicating that it is under video surveillance.
Access to these video recordings is strictly regulated. The law permits access only to the election officer, a custodian of the recording, the lieutenant governor, a legislative auditor general during an audit, a court by order, or a registered voter who claims to have cast a ballot at an unattended box if the election officer cannot locate that ballot. Candidates and their representatives may also seek access under specific conditions.
Ballot Mailing and Identification Rules
The Utah Election Code also outlines strict protocols for the mailing of ballots. According to Utah Code Section 20A-3a-202, election officers are required to mail manual ballots, return envelopes, and instructions to applicable voters between 21 and seven calendar days before an election.
New regulations emphasize the importance of timely mailing. Under current law, all ballots must be in the possession of the elections office by the close of polls on election day to be counted; officials can no longer rely on a USPS postmark to determine if a ballot is timely.
For the 2026 election cycle, voters will see specific warnings on their ballot envelopes regarding identification. The law requires the inclusion of a warning stating that failure to provide the last four digits of a Utah driver license or state ID number, or the last four digits of a social security number, may result in the ballot not being counted. For elections held on or after November 1, 2026, the requirements for identification on the return envelope become even more stringent, requiring specific documentation if a driver license is not provided.
Key Election Deadlines
Utah County has established several deadlines for the 2026 election cycle. For the June 23, 2026, primary election, the registration deadline is June 12 at 5 p.m., and the deadline to request a ballot is June 22 at 5 p.m.
For the November 3, 2026, general election, the registration deadline is October 23 at 5 p.m., while the deadline to request a ballot is November 2 at 5 p.m.
Utah County also provides accommodations for voters with disabilities. All vote centers are ADA compliant, and voters may request that ballots be sent to them electronically through the Enhanced Voting system. Voters with disabilities who cannot vote by mail may also request accessible voting methods.
