There are 2.9 million U.S. voters overseas.
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After the election
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Your state’s ballot lookup, and what to do if your election office contacts you.
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Most U.S. citizens living abroad are eligible to vote absentee.
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What People are Saying
“The Center for US Voters Abroad helped me send in my ballot easily and quickly, making everything simple and direct. It’s the best place to truly understand how to vote from outside the country.”
Adela
American living in Peru
“Thanks to the help from the Center for US Voters Abroad, I felt part of the voting atmosphere, even while living in France. I’m looking forward to using their services again!”
Charles
American living in France
“The Center for US Voters Abroad made the whole ballot request process clear and easy to complete. It is so reassuring to know my vote counts from wherever I am living!”
Maggie
American living in England
“I never felt confident in the registration process from abroad until I completed this form! They not only explain each step, but also follow up via email with the contacts and information to confirm your registration with your relevant local authority. Couldn’t be simpler than that!”
Nikki
American living in Colombia
“I found you on Reddit and clicked through and it could not have been easier. Many many thanks and congratulations on making something that’s complicated very easy! Even the email that you send to the elections officials is really well conceived. Nice job!”
Joshua
American living in Spain
“I was delighted that I could vote from abroad in such an easy way! This service makes participating in elections from New Zealand completely stress-free.”
Marie
American living in New Zealand
What to do now
Check your ballot status
Your state's ballot lookup shows whether your ballot arrived and was accepted
Reply if your election office contacts you
If they ask about a problem with your ballot envelope, such as a missing signature, reply right away
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Overseas voters should file a new form every election year. We'll remind you when it's time