Important! Be sure to review your state’s ballot return requirements carefully! Some states allow you to return the ballot via email, online, or fax, but some of those states ALSO require that you MAIL the hard copy of the ballot. See Your State Rules.
EMAIL or ONLINE
If your state permits it, return your ballot by email attachment or online upload for fastest delivery.
The following states allow ballots to be returned by EMAIL or an ONLINE method. States with an (*) have special requirements for email/online return — click on your state for details.
AL*, AZ*, CO, DC, DE, HI, IN, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE*, NJ*, NM, NV, OR, RI, SC, UT, WA, WV
FAX
These states allow ballots to be returned by fax - we suggest using an online fax service. States with an (*) have special requirements — click on your state for details.
WHERE TO FIND A FAX SERVICE?
POSTAL MAIL
📌 Remember! Only use a postal mail service (which may take up to 4 weeks to arrive) if you cannot return your ballot via email, online, or fax. Do not use any delivery option that requires a signature upon receipt. The Local Election Offices cannot sign for receipt and will not accept it. 📌
The following states require ballots to be returned by postal mail. States with an (*) may allow alternate return methods by email, online, or fax — click on your state for details.
AL*, AR, CT, GA, ID, IL, IA*, KY, LA*, MD, MI, MN, MO*, NE*, NH, NJ*, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX*, VA, VT, WI, WY
HOW TO SEND BY POSTAL MAIL?
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- Go to an Italian Post Office (PT) and use Posta Priorità Internazionale (NOT “raccomandata” NOR “raccomandata con ricevuta di ritorno”). Italian postage for this service has a cost starting at €4,65. Be sure to get a postmark on your package. You should plan for 2-4 weeks for delivery to your Local Election Office. For more info: https://www.poste.it/prodotti/posta-prioritaria-internazionale.html
- Private Courier Service: Services such as Federal Express, UPS, DHL, etc.
Important!
No matter what method you use for your ballot return (email, online, fax, or postal mail), be sure to confirm directly with your Local Election Office that your ballot has been received and counted. If you are calling or writing to your Local Election Office, remember to identify yourself as an Overseas Citizen Voter (UOCAVA law). A number of states allow you to track the status of your ballot. See Your State Rules, select your state, and click “Track my Ballot.”
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