Request Registration/Absentee Ballot

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) registers uniformed service voters to vote and requests absentee ballots for all elections held through the next three regularly scheduled general elections.

The Federal Post Card Application registers overseas citizen voters to vote and requests absentee ballots for all elections held through the next two regularly scheduled general elections. For those temporarily overseas, the FPCA requests a ballot for one election.

You may be already registered to vote. To check, go to Wisconsin's voter registration verification website. Registration is not required, 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. If you currently reside outside the U.S. and intend to return and are not currently registered to vote in Wisconsin, you must enclose proof of Wisconsin residency (such as a copy of a current Wisconsin Driver’s License, Wisconsin I.D. card, bank statement, or utility bill) with this application. Documents must contain your full name and complete voting address.

Block 3: Name (Last, First, Middle). Make sure the name you entered in here matches the name that appears on your identification document for Block 4.

Block 4: Date of Birth

Enter your Wisconsin Driver's License number. If you have not been issued a Wisconsin Driver’s License, enter your Wisconsin I.D. card number OR the last four digits of your Social Security number.

Block 5: Recommended but not required. Provide your contact information to allow your local election official to follow up if more information is required.

Block 6: Wisconsin allows you to receive your absentee ballot by mail, email, or fax. Please rank your preference of how you would like to receive your absentee ballot. Provide your email address or fax number in Block 5. If you do not make a selection, then your local election official will mail your ballot to you.

Block 7: Complete street address of your Wisconsin voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. This address must be within the municipality where you claim legal voting residence.

Block 8: Complete address where you want your ballot sent, usually where you live now.

Block 9: Provide any information that may assist the local election official in accepting this application.

Affirmation: Sign and date. No witness or notary required.

Mail

You must mail your Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request to your local 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.

Fax

If you are already registered to vote, you may fax your request for an absentee ballot. If you choose to fax or email, you MUST also sign and mail your request. It is recommended that you fax the form directly to your local election official (fax numbers can be found on Wisconsin's State Election website). You may also use our toll-free fax service:

Inside the U.S.? Fax to:
1-800-368-8683
(703)696-2148
DSN 426-2148

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

Email

If you are already registered to vote, you may email your request for an absentee ballot. If you choose to fax or email, you MUST also sign and mail your request. Email the signed form directly to your local election official (email addresses can be found on Wisconsin's State Election website). You may also use our Electronic Transmission Service by sending the form as an attachment to ets@fvap.gov.

Open Fax/Email Coversheet

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• If you have not received your absentee ballot in a timely manner use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.
• In addition to mailing a regular ballot, Wisconsin provides a State Special Write-In Absentee Ballot to any voter unable to vote using the regular absentee voting process. This form is sent automatically to voters who have previously requested an absentee ballot for any election.