Specific Circumstances
+Being Overseas
How do I vote if I am not in the u.S.?
steps to vote overseas:
Go to overseasfoundation.org
Select your voter type next to “REGISTER TO VOTE & REQUEST YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT”
Enter your information into the system and then DOWNLOAD, PRINT, and SIGN the form.
MAIL your signed form to your election office address, which you will find in the instructions that print with the form.
Note: You MUST register as an “overseas voter”, even if you are already registered in the US.
Tips to voting overseas
Follow Up
About two weeks after you mail your registration/ballot request, contact your local election official to make sure they’ve received and processed your request.
You Have Options
Depending on your state, you may be able to transmit your Voter Registration/ Ballot Request online or by mail. To see your options, go to Overseas Vote, click on “State Voting Requirements”, enter your state and county, and scroll down to “Voter Materials Transmission Options.”
Paper is Better
We recommend receiving your ballot by mail. It’s already printed and comes with a return envelope and all you have to do is fill it and mail it back. You can select this option when you complete your Voter Registration/Ballot Request form.
Find Your Date
Every state has different deadlines for ballot request, registration, and return. Check yours now! Go to Overseas Vote and click on on “Election Dates and Deadlines”.