Voter Registration and Requesting an Absentee Ballot

We encourage U.S. citizens to visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) at the official U.S. government website for overseas voters.  This website features an automated Voter Registration and Ballot Delivery tool that will assist with the vote-by-mail process.

The procedures and deadlines to vote absentee vary from state to state.  However, the same document and the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is accepted by all states and territories as an application for both registration and for an absentee ballot.

• Visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website and click "Get Started" to be directed to an online Federal Postcard Application and instructions for your state.

Emergency Ballots

The Federal Write-in Ballot (FWAB) serves as an emergency ballot for voters who registered in time but fail to receive an official ballot from local election officials. Please note: You must register to vote and request an absentee ballot by your state's deadline, which is usually 30 days before the election to be eligible to use the FWAB.

Questions?

The Federal Voting Assistance Program has a wealth of information about absentee voting including state-specific instructions for completing the voter registration card, links to state and local officials and a down-loadable emergency ballot.  The Voting Assistance Officer at the U.S. Consulate General Merida is also always available to answer questions about absentee voting.  To contact the Consulate Officer, please send an e-mail to meridacons@state.gov.