- The voting authorities where you were last registered to vote
- The voting authorities where your parents were registered to vote - if you have never lived in the USA or if you are registering as a first time voter.
How to Apply
To apply, you must use a Registration and Absentee Ballot Request - Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). You can print out an application from one of the online resources listed on the next page. In most cases, if you are unable to download a pdf file to print, the application can be emailed to you.You must mail the FPCA to the appropriate voting authorities - (don't worry, the online resources can help you figure that out) - who will, in due course, send you your Absentee Ballot. If you are unsure of your overseas address when you apply, you can have your ballot mailed to a known US or overseas address for forwarding on to you.
The instructions for filling out and posting the Absentee Ballot come with it. You must follow these exactly when you fill out your ballot and send it or it will not be counted.
Next: Where to Find a Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Application
