Form SF 76 SF 76 Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Federal Post Ca

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
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I

am
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Last name

on active duty in the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine -ORI am an eligible spouse or dependent.
a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and I intend to return.
a U.S. citizen living outside the country, and my intent to return is uncertain.
a U.S. citizen living outside the country, I have never lived in the United States.
Mr.
Miss
Suffix (Jr., II)
Mrs.
Ms.

First name

Previous names (if applicable)

Middle name

Birth date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Social Security Number

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

Apt #

City, town, village

State

County

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:

Phone:

Alternate email:

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

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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.

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.

• 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.

Questions?
Email: vote@fvap.gov