Voting Assistance Guide Revision Sheet

Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.


This form must have a witness signature.

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https://azsos.gov/elections

If you are using this form to register to vote provide proof of citizenship. If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only.

Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship. If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only. You must include a photocopy, do not send original documents.

Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship. If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only. You must include a photocopy, do not send original documents.

Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship (Include a photocopy, do not send original documents.) If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only.

Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship (Include a photocopy, do not send original documents.) If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only.

Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

https://apps.azsos.gov/apps/election/election/Military/RegisterVoter1.aspx

Upload your FWAB: (To use this system, you must have received instructions from your election official). Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the Voter Information page. Scan the signed Voter Information page, the Official Backup Ballot and the Transmission Cover Sheet into your computer. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. Upload this ballot package directly to your election official.

Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship (Include a photocopy, do not send original documents.) If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only.

Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship (Include a photocopy, do not send original documents.) If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only.

Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.


If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship (Include a photocopy, do not send original documents.) If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only.

Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.


If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship (Include a photocopy, do not send original documents.) If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only.

Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.


If you are using this form to register to vote, provide proof of citizenship (Include a photocopy, do not send original documents.) If you do not include proof of citizenship, you will be given a Federal ballot only.

What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?

The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.

What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?

The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.

What is the DoD Fax Service?

The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527 or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions.

What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?

Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian who is currently registered to vote in Arizona is eligible to vote in Arizona.

I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges?

Yes.

Does my state have any online tools?

You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
http://www.fvap.gov/arizona

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.

Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB.

Check “Yes” if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check “No.”


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail, email/online or fax. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


To vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party primary in which you are voting. Political party affiliation is not required if voting an absentee ballot in general elections.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

You can submit the state absentee ballot by mail, online* or fax. Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

*To use the online upload, you must have received instructions from your election official).

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

You can submit the state absentee ballot by mail, online* or fax. Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

*To use the online upload, you must have received instructions from your election official.

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

Upload your FWAB: (To use this system, you must have received instructions from your election official). Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Scan the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, into your computer. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. Upload this ballot package directly to your election official.

Fax your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fax the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FWAB toll-free if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the State absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the State absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the State absentee ballot will be counted.

Fax your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fax the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FWAB toll-free if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

You can submit the state absentee ballot by mail, online* or fax.

Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

*To use the online upload, you must have received instructions from your election official.

You can submit the FWAB by mail, online or fax. Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section or online at FVAP.gov.

*To use the online upload, you must have received instructions from your election official.**

You can submit the FWAB by mail, online* or fax. Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section or online at FVAP.gov.

*To use the online upload, you must have received instructions from your election official.

Request Mail Ballot: Received by, September 04, 2018

Overseas Citizens, Signed by*, February 20, 2018

Uniformed Services and eligible family members, Signed by, March 12, 2018

Overseas Citizens, Signed by*, October 09, 2018

Uniformed Services and eligible family members, Signed by, October 29, 2018

https://www.kdor.ks.gov/Apps/VoterReg/Default.aspx

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your State it must be returned according to the deadlines provided in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

The State absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. The address of your election official can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you to accept your FWAB.

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted.

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) can be used to register to vote. If you are using the FWAB to register to vote, it must be received by the registration deadline listed in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart.

U.S. citizens residing outside the United States whose return is not certain can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal office.

All other UOCAVA voters can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, state and local offices, including ballot measures.

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB.

Check “Yes” if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check “No.”


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail, email/online or fax. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


To vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party primary in which you are voting. Political party affiliation is not required if voting an absentee ballot in general elections.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines provided in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

The state absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. The address of your election official can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?

The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.

What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?

The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.

What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?

The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.

What is the DoD Fax Service?

The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527 or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions.

What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?

Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

No.

I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges?

Yes.

Does my state have any online tools?

You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
http://www.fvap.gov/maryland

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https://sosmt.gov/elections/military-overseas/

https://www.vote4montana.us/

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https://www.ncsbe.gov/Voters/Voter-Tools

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July 09, 2019

September 10, 2019

What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?

The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.

What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?

The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.

What is the DoD Fax Service?

The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527 or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions.

What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?

Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.

What is a runoff election?

A runoff election is an election held if the state requires that a candidate receive a certain percentage of the votes in order to advance to a general election or take public office.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian who was last domiciled in North Carolina is eligible to vote in North Carolina.

I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges?

Yes.

Does my state have any online tools?

You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
http://www.fvap.gov/north-carolina

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

Email your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Scan the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, into your computer. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. Email this ballot package directly to your election official.

Fax your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fax the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FWAB toll-free if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted.

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB.

Check “Yes” if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check “No.”


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail, email/online or fax. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


To vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party primary in which you are voting. Political party affiliation is not required if voting an absentee ballot in general elections.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Select the category that describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

You can submit the State absentee ballot by mail, email or fax.

Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) can be used to register to vote. If you are using the FWAB to register to vote, it must be received by the registration deadline listed in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart.

You can use the FWAB to vote in federal, state and local elections, including ballot measures.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

You can submit the state absentee ballot by mail, email or fax.

Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

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Mail your FPCA: Once your FPCA is complete, sign and date the form. Mail your FPCA directly to your election official.

Email your FPCA: Once your FPCA is complete, sign and date the form. Scan the signed FPCA into your computer. Be sure to also include the “Transmission Cover Sheet”. Email this package directly to your election official.

Fax your FPCA: Once your FPCA is complete, sign and date the form. Fax your FPCA directly to your election official. Be sure to also include the “Transmission Cover Sheet”. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FPCA if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S., and has a parent or legal guardian who was last domiciled in North Carolina, is eligible to vote in North Carolina.

Does my state have any online tools?

You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
https://www.fvap.gov/north-carolina

September 10, 2019

Select the category that describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a North Carolina-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or North Carolina-issued ID number.”

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a North Carolina-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or North Carolina-issued ID number.”

July 09, 2019

Return by Email/Online or Fax: Received by, 7 PM July 09, 2019

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Return by Mail: Sent by*, July 09, 2019

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August 07, 2018

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March 13, 2018

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November 06, 2018

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What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?

The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.

What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?

The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.

What is the DoD Fax Service?

The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527 or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions.

What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?

Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

No.

I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges?

Yes.

Does my state have any online tools?

You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
http://www.fvap.gov/pennsylvania

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted.

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

The state absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. The address of your election official can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

If you are a Uniformed Service member or eligible family member, you can use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) to register to vote and vote in all elections for federal, state and local offices, including ballot measures. If you are using the FWAB to register to vote, it must be received by the registration deadline listed in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart.

If you are an overseas citizen and have already requested an absentee ballot, you may use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, state and local offices, including ballot measures. If not, you can only use the FWAB to vote in elections for federal office.

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB.

Check “Yes” if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check “No” (Uniformed Service members only).


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail or email/online. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


To vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party ballot you want to receive. Political party affiliation is not required if requesting an absentee ballot for special or general elections.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

No.

By Mail: Postmarked by, October 17, 2018

By Email/Online or Fax: Received by, October 17, 2018

What is UOCAVA?

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act is commonly referred to as UOCAVA. UOCAVA citizens are U.S. citizens who are active members of the Uniformed Services, the Merchant Marine, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, their eligible family members and other U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. The law provides the legal basis for absentee voting requirements for federal offices.

What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?

The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.

What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?

The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.

What is the DoD Fax Service?

The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527 or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions.

What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?

Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.

What is a runoff election?

A runoff election is an election held if the state requires that a candidate receive a certain percentage of the votes in order to advance to a general election or take public office.

I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges?

Yes.

Does my state have any online tools?

You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
http://www.fvap.gov/south-carolina

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

Email your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Scan the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, into your computer. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. Email this ballot package directly to your election official.

Fax your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fax the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FWAB toll-free if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted.

Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

You must provide your race.

You must provide your previous location of registration, if in another state.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

You can submit the state absentee ballot by mail, email or fax.

Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) can be used to register to vote. If you are using the FWAB to register, it must be received by the registration deadline listed in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart.

You can use the FWAB to vote in federal elections.

Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB.

Check “Yes” if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check “No.”


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail, email/online or fax. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


To vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party primary in which you are voting. Political party affiliation is not required if voting an absentee ballot in general elections.

Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.


You must provide your race.


You must provide your previous location of registration, if in another state.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian who was last resided in South Carolina is eligible to vote in South Carolina.

https://vip.sdsos.gov/vipLogin.aspx

What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?

The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.

What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?

The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.

What is the DoD Fax Service?

The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527 or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your State accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions.

What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?

Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.

What is a runoff election?

A runoff election is an election held if the state requires that a candidate receive a certain percentage of the votes in order to advance to a general election or take public office.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or spouse who was last domiciled in South Dakota is eligible to vote in South Dakota as long as he or she has not registered or voted in another state.

I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges?

Yes.

Does my state have any online tools?

You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
http://www.fvap.gov/south-dakota

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted.

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

The state absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. The address of your election official can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

You must be registered to vote and have already requested a state absentee ballot in order to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB).

You can use the FWAB to vote in federal elections.

Do not check “Yes” or “No.” The FWAB cannot be used for voter registration or as a ballot request.


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail, email/online or fax. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


To vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party primary in which you are voting. Political party affiliation is not required if voting an absentee ballot in general elections.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB.

What is the DoD Fax Service?

The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527 or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions.

What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?

The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.

What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?

The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.

What is the DoD Fax Service?

The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527 or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions.

What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?

Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian who was last domiciled in Tennessee is eligible to vote in Tennessee.

I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges?

Yes.

Does my state have any online tools?

You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
http://www.fvap.gov/tennessee

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

The state absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. The address of your election official can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) can be used to temporarily register to vote. If you are using the FWAB to register to vote, it must be received by the registration deadline listed in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart.

You can use the FWAB to vote in federal, state and local elections, including ballot measures.

Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB.

Check “Yes” if you would like to temporarily register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check “No.”


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail or email/online. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


To vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party primary in which you are voting. Political party affiliation is not required if voting an absentee ballot in general elections.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

June 30, 2018

Received by*, May 31, 2018

Received by, May 16, 2018

Received by**, July 06, 2018

Received by, June 16, 2018

What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?

The FPCA (Federal Standard Form 76) allows UOCAVA citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.

What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?

The FWAB (Federal Standard Form 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for UOCAVA citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your state in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.

What is the DoD Fax Service?

The DoD Fax Service is for those voters who cannot send their election materials directly to their election officials. To fax your election materials, use the Transmission Cover Sheet found in Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527 or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. If you need to send your election materials to your election official by fax, but do not have access to a fax machine, you can email them to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP will fax your election materials for you. This service is fax only. If your state accepts your election materials by email you should email them directly to your election official. FVAP will not transmit email-to-email transactions.

What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?

Overseas Uniformed Service members can use this label for general election absentee ballots. It provides free express mail service to your election official for general election absentee ballots. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your absentee ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). Keep part of the tracking label to track your absentee ballot through the U.S. Postal Service.

What is a runoff election?

A runoff election is an election held if the state requires that a candidate receive a certain percentage of the votes in order to advance to a general election or take public office.

I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this state?

No.

I am a National Guardsman activated on state orders; does my state afford me UOCAVA privileges?

No.

Does my state have any online tools?

You can see if your state has any online tools available here:
http://www.fvap.gov/texas

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed “Official Backup Ballot”, do not write on the “Official Ballot” envelope. Insert the sealed “Official Ballot” envelope and the “Voter Information” page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

Fax your FWAB: (only if you are located in a hostile fire area). Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fax the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FWAB toll-free if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the State absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the State absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the State absentee ballot will be counted.

Fax your FWAB: (only if you are located in a hostile fire area). Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the “Voter Information” page. Fax the signed “Voter Information” page, the “Official Backup Ballot” and the Transmission Cover Sheet, found at the end Chapter 1 or online at FVAP.gov, directly to your election official. Be sure to also sign the secrecy waiver on the Transmission Cover Sheet. You may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your FWAB toll-free if you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly. Instructions for the DoD Fax Service are in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the state absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the state absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the state absentee ballot will be counted.

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your state it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

You can submit the state absentee ballot by mail or fax*.

Contact information can be found in the “Local Election Offices” section. If you do not have access to a fax machine to fax your election official directly, you may use the DoD Fax Service to fax your ballot. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

*Fax only if you are located in a hostile fire area.

All voters must be registered and have already requested an absentee ballot in order to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB).

If you are a U.S. citizen residing outside the United States whose return is not certain, you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal office.

All other UOCAVA voters can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, state and local offices, including ballot measures.

Select the category that best describes you.


Enter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.


Your date of birth is required.


You must provide either a state-issued ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Section 6: “I do not have a Social Security Number or state-issued ID number.”

Your contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FWAB.

Do not check “Yes” or “No.” The FWAB cannot be used for voter registration or as a ballot request.


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail or email/online. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


To vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party primary in which you are voting. Political party affiliation is not required if voting an absentee ballot in general elections.

Sign and date the form. No witness signature required.

Received by, October 30, 2018

If you a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register to vote, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.


If you a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo ID that are acceptable for voting.


Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

If you are a Uniformed Service member (or eligible family member), check Yes if you would like to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot, otherwise check No.


If you are an overseas citizen, Check Yes if you would like to request an absentee ballot, otherwise check No. You cannot use this form to register to vote.


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail, email/online or fax. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


Political party is not required.

If you a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo id that are acceptable for voting.


Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form.


This form must have a witness signature.

If you are a Uniformed Service member (or eligible family member), you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures.

If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return, you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures. A copy of valid proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) must be enclosed along with your FWAB. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo ID that are acceptable for voting.

If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and your return is uncertain, you can use the FWAB to vote in federal elections.

If you a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo id that are acceptable for voting.


Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form.


This form must have a witness signature.

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the Voter Information page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed Official Backup Ballot, do not write on the Official Ballot envelope. Insert the sealed Official Ballot envelope and the Voter Information page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official.

Your FWAB should be returned directly to your local election official. If you do not know your local election official's mailing address or contact information, please visit https://MyVote.wi.gov. You can also contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) by email: elections@wi.gov or by fax: (608) 267-0500.

If you do not have access to the internet or you cannot call the WEC, you may mail your ballot to the WEC:

Wisconsin Elections Commission
212 East Washington Ave, Third Floor
P.O. Box 7984
Madison, WI 53707-7984

Your FWAB will be forwarded to your local election official by the WEC. Please provide for additional mailing time if you send your FWAB to the WEC. Your FWAB must be received by your local election official by the ballot receipt deadline even if it is received by the WEC before this deadline.

Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines"chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the State absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the State absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the State absentee ballot will be counted.

If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register to vote, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.


If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo ID that are acceptable for voting.


Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo id that are acceptable for voting.


Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form.


This form must have a witness signature.

If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register for the first time to vote, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.


If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo ID that are acceptable for voting.


Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

Do not check Yes or No. The FWAB cannot be used for voter registration or as a ballot request.


You can receive your absentee ballot by mail, email/online or fax. Select your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.


Political party is not required.

If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register for the first time to vote, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.


If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot for the first time, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo ID that are acceptable for voting.


Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

Provide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form.


This form must have a witness signature.

If you are a Uniformed Service member (or eligible family member), you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures.

If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return, and are voting absentee for the first time, use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures. A copy of valid proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) must be enclosed along with your FWAB. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo ID that are acceptable for voting.

If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and your return is uncertain, you can use the FWAB to vote in federal elections.

If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to register to vote for the first time, you must enclose a proof of residence document that lists your current name and voting address along with this application.


If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and intend to return and are using this form to request an absentee ballot for the first time, you must enclose a copy of proof of identification (such as a Wisconsin driver's license or a passport) along with this application. Visit https://www.bringitwisconsin.com for additional forms of photo ID that are acceptable for voting.


Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

Your FPCA should be returned directly to your local election official. If you do not know your local election official's mailing address or how to contact them, you can find that information at https://MyVote.wi.gov, or by contacting the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) by email: elections@wi.gov, by phone: (866) 868-3947, by fax: (608) 267-0500, or by mail at:

Wisconsin Elections Commission
212 East Washington Ave, Third Floor
P.O. Box 7984
Madison, WI 53707-7984

In the event you do not have access to the internet or you cannot call the WEC you may send your FPCA to the WEC.

Once you receive your absentee ballot from your State it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the “Federal Election Deadlines” chart. For special federal elections, visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.

The State absentee ballot must be mailed to your election official. Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section.

Your ballot should be returned directly to your local election official. If you do not know your local election official's mailing address or contact information, please visit https://MyVote.wi.gov. You can also contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) by email: elections@wi.gov, by phone: (866) 868-3947, or by fax: (608) 267-0500.

If you do not have access to the internet or you cannot call the WEC, you may mail your ballot to the WEC:

Wisconsin Elections Commission
212 East Washington Ave, Third Floor
P.O. Box 7984
Madison, WI 53707-7984

Your ballot will be forwarded to your local election official by the WEC. Please provide for additional mailing time if you send your ballot to the WEC. Your ballot must be received by your local election official by the ballot receipt deadline even if it is received by the WEC before this deadline.

Mail your FWAB: Once your FWAB is complete, sign and date the Voter Information page. Fold along the dotted line and seal the completed Official Backup Ballot, do not write on the Official Ballot envelope. Insert the sealed Official Ballot envelope and the Voter Information page into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official.

Your FWAB should be returned directly to your local election official. If you do not know your local election official's mailing address or contact information, please visit https://MyVote.wi.gov. You can also contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) by email: elections@wi.gov, by phone: (866) 868-3947, or by fax: (608) 267-0500.

If you do not have access to the internet or you cannot call the WEC, you may mail your ballot to the WEC:

Wisconsin Elections Commission
212 East Washington Ave, Third Floor
P.O. Box 7984
Madison, WI 53707-7984

Your FWAB will be forwarded to your local election official by the WEC. Please provide for additional mailing time if you send your FWAB to the WEC. Your FWAB must be received by your local election official by the ballot receipt deadline even if it is received by the WEC before this deadline.

Overseas Uniformed Service members can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the “Important Information” section or online at FVAP.gov.

See the “Federal Election Deadlines"chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the State absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the State absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the State absentee ballot will be counted.

Provide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.

If you are a Uniformed Service member, you can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures.

All other UOCAVA voters must already be registered to use the FWAB. You can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal office.

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