Request Registration/Absentee Ballot

You may be already registered to vote. To check, go to Louisiana's voter registration verification website. Even if you are registered to vote, you still need to complete the form to receive an absentee ballot. You may not need to fill out this entire form. Check out the instructions below to see what information your State requires.

Open Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request

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What do I fill in?

Only the following blocks are required:

Block 1: Select the category that describes you.

Block 2.a: Name (Last, First, Middle)

Block 2.c: Sex

Block 2.e: Date of Birth

Blocks 2.f and 2.g: Your valid Louisiana Driver's License Number OR the last four digits of your Social Security Number is required for voter registration. If you do not possess either of these identification numbers, you may use one of the following: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank Statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing the name and address of the applicant.

Blocks 2.h through 2.j: Recommended but not required. Provide your contact information to allow your local election official to follow up if more information is required.

Block 3.a through 3.e: Complete street address of your Louisiana voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If your address includes a rural route, describe its location in Block 6. This address must be within the parish where you claim legal voting residence.

Block 4.a: Complete address where you want your ballot sent, usually where you live now.

Block 4.c: Louisiana allows you to receive your ballot by mail or fax. Check how you would like to receive your absentee ballot. Provide your fax number in Block 2. If you do not make a selection, then your local election official will mail your ballot to you.

Block 5: To vote in primary elections, you must enter your political party affiliation or write “none.” If you write “none,” you may participate in primary elections unless the party closes their elections. Find out which party primaries are open at: www.geauxvote.com. If more than 1 candidate qualifies for a specific party, Louisiana holds a 1st party primary where a winner must receive a majority. If no majority is received, a 2nd party primary is held. All winners from 1st and 2nd party primaries, all recognized party candidates with no primaries necessary, and all unaffiliated candidates are included in the general election. If you want to change your political party affiliation, submit a completed FPCA indicating your new party preference to the local election official no later than 30 days prior to the election. Political party affiliation is not required if only requesting absentee ballots for general elections.

Block 6: The Federal Post Card Application registers you to vote and requests absentee ballots for all regularly scheduled Federal elections for the calendar year in which it is submitted. If you do not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a ballot for each election for Federal office held. Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this application.

Block 7: Sign and date. No witness or notary required.

Mail

You must mail your Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request to a specific election official. Find your county or city in the list below to locate your election official.

Open Election Official Address List

Don't know your county? Go to the county finder.

Don't know your zip code? Go to the United States Postal Service website.

Optional: You may be able to use the Postage-Paid Envelope Template.

Open Postage-Paid Envelope Template

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The postage paid envelope may be used if mailed in the U.S. Postal System, which includes all U.S. Military post offices (APO/FPO) overseas or through the diplomatic pouch available at U.S. embassies/consulates. Affix appropriate postage if using international mail. Template must be printed on a number 10 or larger envelope.

If you choose to fax, you MUST also sign and mail your request

Fax

If you choose to fax, it is recommended that you fax the form directly to your local election official (fax numbers can be found on Louisiana State Election website). You may also use our toll-free fax service:

Inside the U.S.? Fax to:
1-800-368-8683
(703)-693-5527
DSN 223-5527

Outside the U.S.? Show me a list of toll-free fax numbers.

Open Fax Coversheet

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• Want to return your voted ballot by fax? See Step 2 for instructions.
• If you have not received your absentee ballot in a timely manner use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.
• When you receive your primary ballot, you will also receive the State Green Ballot. Filling out the Green Ballot by numbering the candidates according to your preferences and submitting it ensures you have voted in the general election.