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Overseas and Military Voters

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) provides resources and assistance under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), allowing overseas and military citizens and their families to participate in elections from anywhere in the world. Their website offers a Voting Assistance Guide and other important forms.
  • Visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program to obtain a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). You can either complete it using their online tool or download it
    • A printer is required to complete the process
  • You can also obtain an FPCA from a Voting Assistance Officer (VAO)

Military Voters

  • Visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program to obtain a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). You can either complete it using their online tool or download it
    • A printer is required to complete the process
  • Alternatively, you can register to vote using Florida Online Voter Registration
    • Be sure to indicate your military status so the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections can update your record

Note: An original signature is required when registering to vote.

  • Overseas or military voters can make changes to their name, party affiliation, address or signature using the FPCA
    • An original signature is required for these updates
  • Mail the FPCA to:
    • Office of the Supervisor of Elections
      P.O. Box 521250
      Miami, FL 33152
  • Note: Do not send the FPCA by email or fax

Military voters or their family members discharged or separated from the Uniformed Services, Merchant Marine or employment outside the territorial limits of the U.S. may register after the deadline, up until 5 p.m. on the Friday before an election.

  • Overseas and military voters registered in Miami-Dade County can use the FPCA to request a vote-by-mail ballot
  • The FPCA can be submitted by mail, email, or fax for vote-by-mail requests
  • Using the FPCA allows voters to choose how they receive their ballot (by mail, email or fax)
  • The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is 5 p.m. on the 12th day before the election. Postmarked requests are not valid
  • A vote-by-mail ballot request expires on Dec. 31 following each general election
  • Ballots returned by fax must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day
  • Ballots returned by mail will be counted if postmarked no later than Election Day and received within ten days after the election

After returning your vote-by-mail ballot, you can track the status or your ballot online.

Customized Voter Information

Get personalized voter information, including your sample ballot and polling place. You can also request a vote-by-mail ballot, check its status and make changes to your voter information.

Contact Information

Customer Service
305-499-VOTE (8683)

Fax Number
305-499-8547

TTY
305-499-8480