Request Registration/Absentee Ballot

Fill out the Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request

You may not need to fill out this entire form. Check out the instructions below to see what information your state requires.

Open Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request

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What do I fill in?

Only the following blocks are required:

Block 1: Select the category that describes you.

Block 2.a: Name (Last, First, Middle); Block 2.e: Date of Birth

Block 2.f: The last four digits of your Social Security number are required for voter registration.

Block 3.a through 3.e: Complete street address of your Guam voting residence. A post office box is not sufficient. If your address includes a rural route, describe its location in Block 6. This address must be different from the one provided in Block 4 and must be within the county where you claim legal voting residence.

Block 4.a: Complete address where you want your ballot sent – usually your current mailing address. It must be different from the address you provided in Block 3.

Block 4.c: Guam does not allow you to receive your blank ballot by fax or email.

Block 6: Submission of this form serves as a request to receive ballots for all Federal elections held through the next two regularly scheduled general elections. If you do not wish to receive ballots for that length of time, you may request a ballot for each election for Federal office held in the next election year OR a ballot for only the next scheduled election for Federal office by noting your choice here. Provide any additional comments for your election official here.

Block 7: Sign and date. No witness or notary required.

Submission Options

Mail the form to:

Guam Election Commission
P.O. Box BG
Hagatna, GU 96932-8958

Don't know your county? Go to the county finder. Don't know your zip code? Go to the United States Postal Service website.

Optional: You may be able to use the Postage-Paid Envelope Template.

Open Postage-Paid Envelope Template

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The postage-paid envelope may be used if mailed in the U.S. Postal System which includes all U.S. military post offices (APO/FPO) overseas or through the diplomatic pouch available at U.S. embassies/consulates. Affix appropriate postage if using international mail. Template must be printed on a number 10 or larger envelope.

Follow-up

  • Check the "Important Dates" section at the top of this page for registration, ballot request, and voted ballot return deadlines.
  • If you have not received your absentee ballot in a timely manner use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot.

Guam

  • Important Dates for Uniformed Service/family members

  • General Election: 11/04/2008
  • Register by: 10/24/2008
  • Request ballot by: 10/31/2008
  • Return ballot by: 11/04/2008
  • Guam does not have a Presidential Primary/Caucus
  • Territory Primary: 09/06/2008
  • Register by: 08/27/2008
  • Request ballot by: 09/03/2008
  • Return ballot by: 09/06/2008

Resources

More Information on Guam's Absentee Voting Guidelines

Guam Election website

Form Wizard

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Q: When mailing a Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request form to my state, do I have to pay postage?

A: When mailed from any U.S. post office, U.S. embassy or consulate, or APO/FPO mail facility, the hardcopy form is postage- paid. The online version of the form must be mailed in our postage- paid envelope in order to receive free postage, or you may send it in an envelope with proper postage affixed. Ensure that your form is postmarked (see postmarking instructions below) and sent before your state's specific deadline. You must pay postage if the materials are mailed from a non- U.S. postal facility.

Q: What is a postmark and how do I make sure I get one?

A: A postmark is a postal marking made on a piece of mail indicating the date and time that the item was delivered into the care of the postal service. Postmarks are used to determine if voting materials have met state deadlines. Due to varying mail pick up times, the day you "mail" your election mail may not be the day the postal facility postmarks it.

You may ask the mail clerk to hand stamp the election material so that a date is clearly visible. In certain situations a hand-written postmark and signature from you or a notarizing official may be sufficient.

Q: When is the best time to apply for an absentee ballot?

A: We recommend that you register/request an absentee ballot in January of each year or at least 45 days before Election Day.

Q: Must I submit a separate application for each election?

A: The Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request form registers you for the next two regularly scheduled federal elections, unless you specify otherwise in Block 6. Depending on your state of residence, you may also receive ballots for State and local offices during the selected period as well. We recommend that each voter submit a Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request form in January of each year and again each time there is a change in the voter's mailing address.

Last updated: 09.05.2008