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Get Registered to Vote from Abroad

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Register to Vote
from Abroad

Most U.S. citizens residing outside the United States are eligible to vote absentee from abroad.

The first step is to register via a special process for overseas voters, and the Center for U.S. Voters Abroad is here to help.

This process typically takes 5-7 minutes and you will need:

  • Your state identification number or social security number ?
  • Your address in the state where you were last domiciled prior to leaving the U.S. ?

Once your registration form is received and approved, you will be put on a list of voters to receive absentee ballots. Your state election officials will send you a ballot 45 days before any federal election, and depending on the state you register in and other conditions, you may also be sent absentee ballots for state and local elections. We recommend that you send in a new FPCA every calendar year and each time you move.

U.S. citizens 18 years and older are eligible to vote absentee from abroad.

The first step is to register via a special process for overseas voters, and the Center for U.S. Voters Abroad is here to help.

This process typically takes 5-7 minutes and you will need:

  • Your Social Security Number ?
  • An address in the U.S. state where you are registering to vote (does not have to be active) ?

Once your registration form is received and approved, you will be put on a list of voters to receive absentee ballots. Your state election officials are then legally required to send you a ballot 45 days before any federal election. Depending on the state you register in and other conditions, you may also be eligible to vote in your state and local elections.

What's your name and date of birth?

Full Name*
Update from Previously Registered Name?
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What is your address in the U.S. state or territory where you are registering to vote?

  • This is not where your voting materials will be sent
  • This is often your last address in the U.S. and can also be a U.S. address you still use
  • This does not need to be an address you currently have access to
  • This cannot be a P.O. Box
Never Lived in the US?
U.S. Address*
This is required to ensure your form is sent to the correct office relative to your U.S. address.
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What is your current address?

This is where your voting materials will be sent unless you provide a mail-forwarding address.
Your current address*
Provide forwarding address?
Your mail forwarding address*

Additional information your local election office may require

Are you active duty military or a military spouse or dependent?*
What type of military voter are you?*
Are you abroad temporarily or indefinitely?*
Which political party would you like to register with?*
(Required in many but not all states to vote in primary elections) ?

How do you want to receive voting materials from your election office?*
Phone

State officials require your Social Security Number to verify your identity.

The Center for U.S. Voters Abroad does not store this data and will erase it shortly after you complete this form.
Required for New Mexico, Tennessee, and Virginia
Your state allows you to submit an alternative form of valid identification:

State officials require your Driver's License or State ID number to verify your identity.

The Center for U.S. Voters Abroad does not store this data and will erase it shortly after you complete this form.
Required for North Dakota

Puerto Rico additionally requires your parents' first names for further verification

Your state does not require identity verification.

You may proceed to the next step!

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  1. Personal Information Edit Email Address {Email:26} Name Prefix: {Full Name (Prefix):39.2} First name: {Full Name (First):39.3} Middle name: {Full Name (Middle):39.4} Last name: {Full Name (Last):39.6} Suffix: {Full Name (Suffix):39.8} Previous names: {Previous names (leave empty if none):9} Birth date {Birth date (MM/DD/YYYY):12}
  2. Address Edit The address in the US where you are registering to vote: {US Address (Street Address):18.1}
    {US Address (Address Line 2):18.2}
    {US Address (City):18.3}, {US Address (State / Province):18.4} {US Zip:18.5}
    {US Address (Country):18.6}

    {U.S. Voting County Long Name:98}
    Your current mailing address: {Your mailing address (Street Address):23.1}
    {Your mailing address (Address Line 2):23.2}
    {Your mailing address (City):23.3}, {Your mailing address (State / Province):23.4} {Your mailing address (ZIP / Postal Code):23.5}
    {Your mailing address (Country):23.6}
    Your mail forwarding address: {Your mail forwarding address (Street Address):24.1}
    {Your mail forwarding address (Address Line 2):24.2}
    {Your mail forwarding address (City):24.3}, {Your mail forwarding address (State / Province):24.4} {Your mail forwarding address (ZIP / Postal Code):24.5}
    {Your mail forwarding address (Country):24.6}
  3. Additional Information Edit Voting Classification I have never lived in the United States. Political Party {What is your political party for primary elections?:32} How do you want to receive voting materials from your election office? {A. How do you want to receive voting materials from your election office?:31} Phone Number {Additional ways for your election office to contact you:27}
  4. Identity Verification Edit Social Security Number {Last four digits of your Social Security Number:77} {Social Security Number:11} N/A Driver's License or state ID {Driver’s License or State ID Number:105}

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I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that:

The information on this form is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury.

I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and

I am not disqualified to vote due to having been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense, nor have I been adjudicated mentally incompetent; or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated; and

I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the United States, except the jurisdiction cited in this voting form.
Vermont Voters Oath*
You solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever you give your vote or suffrage, touching any matter that concerns the State of Vermont you will do it so as in your conscience you shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the same as established by the constitution, without fear or favor of any person.
Clicking the button above will directly send an email to your election official with your form attached and with your email address cc'd. If you would prefer to print and mail or fax the form yourself, click here.
Your state requires you to print and mail or fax your application. Clicking above will download a pdf file you can print out and give you instructions on where to send it.
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The Center for U.S. Voters Abroad simplifies voter registration for eligible U.S. citizens residing anywhere in the world.

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