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The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is currently in the process of revising the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The goal for the end products is improved usability, compliancy with Federal law and clarification of an Overseas Citizen's residency status to ensure States can provide the correct ballot. Two studies on the usability of the forms were produced during the last form revision process. Use vote@fvap.gov to request these studies, contact us with questions or provide input on the form revision process.

2005 Forms:

Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request (FPCA 2005)

Back-up Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB 2005)

2011 Forms:

Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request (FPCA 2011)

Back-up Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB 2011)

Which Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request Form is Best for Me?

The FPCA is the form that serves as a voter registration and absentee ballot request form for overseas and uniformed service voters. Presently, there are two valid versions of the FPCA form in circulation.

The main difference in the forms is found in the first section, referred to as the “Classification” section. The 2005 FPCA form allows overseas citizens to indicate they are either overseas “temporarily” or “indefinitely,” while the 2011 form allows overseas citizens to indicate whether the voter “intends” or “does not intend” to return. Either form is acceptable, but the choice of which form to use should be made thoughtfully by each voter. Voters may choose to use either form. Both forms are valid.

NOTE: If you choose to use the 2005 FPCA form, you will need to follow your state's specific instructions for completing the form. Please review the information below for completing the 2005 FPCA form using the 2011 state specific instructions.

Changes in the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)

2005 Version	Information	2011 Version
Block 1	Voter Classification	Block 1
Block 2	My Information	Blocks 3, 4, and 5
Block 3	Voting Address	Block 7
Block 4	Mailing Address	Block 8
Block 5	Political Party Affiliation	Block 2
Block 6	Additional Requirements	Block 9
Block 7	Affirmation	Affirmation Section
N/A	How to Receive Your Ballot	Block 6

Envelopes

Open Postage-Paid Envelope

Open Security Envelope

Electronic Transmission Cover Sheet

Official Election Materials - Electronic Transmission Sheet

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