About Absentee Ballots

Absentee voting provides a means for qualified voters to participate in upcoming elections even though they may not be able to go to the polls on election day. Absentee voting in person begins at least 45 days before most elections and ends for in-person absentee voters on the Saturday before the election. Learn more about how can vote by absentee ballot.

How to Obtain an Absentee Ballot Application

You may apply for an Absentee Ballot online.

You may also download and print the Absentee Ballot Application Form, the Annual Absentee Ballot Application form, or the Federal Post Card Application Form from this web site, or you may request that the desired form be emailed, faxed, or mailed to you anywhere in the world. After downloading the application form:

1. Print the form
2. Read the instructions accompanying the form
3. Fill out the requested information on the form carefully
4. Sign the form
5. Fax, mail or e-mail the completed application to be received by the Voter Registrar by the Tuesday before election day to receive your ballot by mail
   • Voter Registrar
     P.O. Box 301
     Stafford, VA 22555
     Fax: (540) 658-4003

Additional Resources

• Overseas Voting (Military or Non-Military)
• Permanent Physical Disability or Illness
• Voting by Absentee Ballot by Mail
• Voting by Absentee Ballot in Person