Voter Registration and 

Absentee Ballot Request

Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)

Print clearly in blue or black ink, please see back for instructions.

This form is for absent Uniformed Service members, 

their families, and citizens residing outside the United 

States. It is used to register to vote, request an 

absentee ballot, and update your contact information. 

See your state’s guidelines at FVAP.gov.

1. Who are you? Pick one.

I request an absentee 

ballot for all elections 

in which I am eligible 

to vote AND:

 I am on active duty in the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine -OR- I am an eligible spouse or dependent.

 I am a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and I intend to return.

 I am a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and my intent to return is uncertain.

 I am a U.S. citizen living outside the country, I have never lived in the United States.

Last name

First name

Middle name

Social Security Number

Suffix (Jr., II) Mr. Miss

Mrs. Ms.

Previous names (if applicable)

Birth date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Driver's license or State ID#

2. What is your address in the U.S. state or territory where you are registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot?

Your voting materials will not be sent to this address. See instructions on the other side of form.

Street address

City, town, village

County

Apt #

State

ZIP

3. Where are you now? You MUST give your CURRENT address to receive your voting materials.

Your mailing address. (Different from above) Your mail forwarding address. (If different from mailing address)

4. What is your contact information? This is so election officials can reach you about your request.

Provide the country code and area code with your phone and fax number. Do not use a Defense Switched Network (DSN) number.

Email:

Alternate email:

Phone:

Fax:

5. What are your preferences for upcoming elections?

A. How do you want to receive 

voting materials from your 

election office? (Select One)

Mail

Email or online

Fax

B. What is your political party 

for primary elections?

6. What additional information must you provide?

Puerto Rico and Vermont require more information, see back for instructions. Additional state guidelines may be found at FVAP.gov. You 

may also use this space to clarify your voter information.

7. You must read and sign this statement.

I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that: 

■ The information on this form is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a material misstatement of fact in 

completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury. 

■ I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the day of the election), eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction, and 

■ I am not disqualified to vote due to having been convicted of a felony or other disqualifying offense, nor have I been adjudicated mentally 

incompetent; or if so, my voting rights have been reinstated; and 

■ I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the United States, except the jurisdiction cited in this voting form. 

Sign here X Today's date 

(MM/DD/YYYY)

 This information is for official use only. Any unauthorized release may be punishable by law. Previous editions are obsolete. Standard Form 76 (Rev.01-2023), OMB No. 0704-0503, NSN 7540-00-643-5053
You can vote wherever you are.

1. Fill out your form completely and accurately. 

• Your U.S. address is used to determine where you are eligible to vote 

absentee. For military voters, it is usually your last address in your 

state of legal residence. For overseas citizens, it is usually the last 

place you lived before moving overseas. You do not need to have any 

current ties with this address. DO NOT write a PO Box # in section 2. 

• Most states allow you to provide a Driver’s License number or the last 

4 digits of your SSN. New Mexico, Tennessee, and Virginia require a 

full SSN. 

• If you cannot receive mail at your current mailing address, please 

specify a mail forwarding address. 

• Many states require you to specify a political party to vote in primary 

elections. This information may be used to register you with a party. 

• Section 6 Requirements: If your voting residence is Vermont, 

 you must acknowledge the following by writing in section 6: “I 

 swear or affirm that I have taken the Vermont Voter’s Oath.” 

If your voting residence is in Puerto Rico, you must list your mother’s 

and father’s first name. 

• We recommend that you complete and submit this form every year 

 while you are an absentee voter. 

2. Remember to sign this form! 

3. Return this form to your election official. You can find their 

contact information at FVAP.gov. 

• Remove the adhesive liner from the top and sides. Fold and seal 

tightly. If you printed the form, fold it and seal it in an envelope. 

• All states accept this form by mail and many states accept this 

form by email and fax. See your state’s guidelines at FVAP.gov.

Agency Disclosure Statement

The public reporting burden for this collection of 

information, OMB Control Number 0704-0503, is 

estimated to average 15 minutes per response, 

including the time for reviewing instructions, 

searching existing data sources, gathering and 

maintaining the data needed, and completing 

and reviewing the collection of information. Send 

comments regarding the burden estimate or 

burden reduction suggestions to the Department 

of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, 

at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-informationcollections@mail.mil. Respondents should be aware 

that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 

person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to 

comply with a collection of information if it does not 

display a currently valid OMB control number. 

DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR FORM TO THE E-MAIL 

ADDRESS ABOVE.

Privacy Advisory

When completed, this form contains 

personally identifiable information and is 

protected by the Privacy Act of 1974, as 

amended. 

Questions? 

Email: vote@fvap.gov