How to Remove Your Signature from a Ballot Initiative

To remove your signature from a Utah initiative petition, you must submit a signed statement to your local county clerk's office requesting its removal.

The statement must be received by the county clerk no later than the specific deadline, which is often 5 p.m. on the first business day after 90 calendar days from the day the clerk posts your name online, or an even earlier deadline specified in the law. 

Submit a signed statement: You must submit a written statement, signed by you, to your county clerk.

  • Physical delivery: Do not submit the statement by electronic means unless the Lieutenant Governor has established a specific electronic process for this purpose. The statement must be delivered in person or by mail.

  • Meet the deadline: The statement must be received by the county clerk by the applicable deadline. The most common deadline is 5 p.m. on the first business day that is at least 90 days after the day the county clerk posts your name on the Lieutenant Governor's website.

  • Other deadlines: Be sure to check the specific deadlines for the initiative you signed, as there may be other, earlier deadlines, especially closer to an election date.

    What the county clerk will do

    • If the statement is received on time and your signature can be verified, the county clerk will remove your signature from the petition packets and signature totals.

    • The county clerk will ensure your name is not included in any final postings. 

    Where to find information

    • Contact your county clerk's office or visit the Lieutenant Governor's website for the exact deadlines and any specific forms that may be required for the initiative you signed.