Which U.S. address do I use when filling out my registration and ballot request form?
The formal federal guidance is that you should register at the last address you lived at in the US, before moving abroad. It does not need to be an address you still have access to, and you will not need to receive any mail at it. This address is used to route your request to the right Local Election Official and ensure you receive a ballot that includes the right candidates on it.
If you'd like more detail on how to determine your voting residence, here is the federal website: https://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter/voting-residence
And when you're ready, it takes 5-7 minutes to complete your form with our easy-to-use online tool.
I can't remember or find my old address where I was living in the U.S.
In order to register to vote, you will need to have an exact address. We've worked with some other voters who were able to track down their old address from tax records, insurance records, medical records, or even old photos or Google Maps.
Another idea is to reach out to the local election officials in the town or county where you used to live and ask if they have any other records they can help you track down. You can look up their contact info here: https://www.usvotefoundation.org/election-offices
And if you find that address, you can return to our online tool to register to vote.
I have never lived in the U.S.
If you are a U.S. citizen who has never lived in the US, then you should use the last address that your parent(s) lived at in the US. It does not need to be an address to which you still have access, and you will not need to receive any mail there. This address is used to route your request to the right Local Election Official and ensure you receive a ballot that includes the right candidates on it.
If you'd like more detail on how to determine your voting residence, here is the federal website: https://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter/voting-residence
Can I use a PO box?
PO Boxes do not count as valid voting addresses. The formal federal guidance is that you should register at the last address you lived at in the US. If you'd like more detail on how to determine your voting residence, here is the federal website: https://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter/voting-residence