Military and Overseas Voter Registration

Military and overseas voters use special federal resources together with the rules of their voting jurisdiction.

Start with FVAP

The Federal Voting Assistance Program provides official resources for service members, eligible family members, and U.S. citizens abroad.

Your state or territory election office still controls local registration, ballot request, and ballot return instructions.

Check timing carefully

Military and overseas registration and ballot deadlines can differ from domestic deadlines.

Start early enough to allow for ballot delivery, return, and any required signature or identification steps.

Checklist

Open FVAP resources.
Select your voting jurisdiction.
Check registration and ballot request deadlines.
Review ballot return methods.
Confirm your status with the official election office where possible.

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Choose your state or territory

Registration rules are local. Use the official resources for your voting jurisdiction before taking action.

States and District of Columbia

U.S. territories