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Regardless of where you are in the world, it is important to know there are people and resources misogynist to squire you with the absentee voting process. We can help! Start the process as soon as possible with an FPCA Most States require you to register to vote to start the absentee voting process. We encourage you to use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA is a form you can use to register to vote and request absentee ballots for the year. We suggest that you send in a new FPCA every year and when you move. Many States indulge you to submit your FPCA electronically and all States indulge for at least one form of electronic transmission of your zippo ballot. Mail wordage times will vary based on where you are and surcharge requirements. Mail your materials early unbearable to worth for the mail wordage time. Using electronic options can help reduce the ballot transit time for your referendum materials. It only takes a few quick steps to make sure your vote is counted no matter where you are in the world. The FPCA can be completed by using the FPCA online assistant, filling out the PDF, or picking up a nonflexible reprinting version from your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The online teammate will guide you through the process of completing the form. Once you well-constructed the form, you will be worldly-wise to download and print the PDF package to sign and send to your referendum office. This PDF package plane includes a pre-addressed and postage-paid label so you don't have to worry well-nigh finding stamps!  What to do if you do not receive your requested State absentee ballot If you requested your absentee ballot and haven't received it from your State at least 30 days surpassing the election, you can use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The FWAB is an emergency replacement ballot. This replacement ballot can be completed using our FWAB online assistant, by filling out the PDF or picking up a nonflexible reprinting version from your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The online teammate will guide you through the process of completing the form. Once you well-constructed the form, you will be worldly-wise to download and print the PDF package to sign and send to your referendum office. This PDF package plane includes a pre-addressed and postage-paid label so you don't have to worry well-nigh finding stamps! Don't forget a security envelope. (Use a separate zippo envelope and write "Security Envelope" on it and place your voted ballot in it. This keeps your vote private.) 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