Military and Overseas Voter Registration Form (FPCA)

Register to Vote from Anywhere in the World

Whether you're serving in the military, stationed overseas, or living abroad as a U.S. citizen, exercising your right to vote shouldn't be complicated. Our Military and Overseas Voter Registration Form streamlines the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) process, making it simple to register to vote, request absentee ballots, and ensure your voice is heard in every election.

This digital form template is designed specifically for military personnel, their eligible family members, and U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. It captures all the essential information required by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) while providing a user-friendly experience that works seamlessly whether you're on a base, deployed, or living internationally.

Why Military and Overseas Voters Need Digital Forms

Traditional paper-based voter registration can be challenging when you're constantly moving between duty stations, deployed to remote locations, or navigating international postal systems. Paperform's digital approach eliminates these barriers:

• Access from anywhere: Complete your registration from any device, whether you're on a ship, at a forward operating base, or in a consulate waiting room
• No printing required: Submit digitally and receive confirmation instantly, eliminating the need for printers, scanners, or reliable postal service
• Automatic routing: Submissions can be automatically forwarded to the appropriate state or local election officials based on your voting residence
• Secure data handling: SOC 2 Type II compliance ensures your personal information, including military status and addresses, is protected

Key Features for Military and Overseas Voting

This form template includes all the critical fields required for FPCA compliance:

• Personal identification: Name, date of birth, citizenship status, and social security number (last 4 digits)
• Voting residence: Your U.S. state and county of legal residence for voting purposes
• Military or overseas status: Active duty, reserve, National Guard, spouse/dependent, or overseas citizen
• Deployment information: Current deployment status and estimated return date
• APO/FPO or overseas address: Military postal addresses or international locations where you can receive mail
• Ballot delivery preferences: Choose whether to receive your ballot by mail, email, or fax based on your state's options
• Emergency contact: Alternative contact information in case primary channels fail

The form uses conditional logic to show only relevant questions based on your status—military members see deployment fields, while overseas civilians see different relevant options.

Perfect for Multiple Organizations

This form template serves the needs of various government and military organizations:

Military Installations and Legal Assistance Offices

Base legal offices and voting assistance officers can use this form to help service members and their families register efficiently. Embed it on installation websites or share via email to reach personnel across your command.

State and Local Election Offices

Election officials can customize this template to match their state's specific requirements while maintaining FPCA compliance. Submissions flow directly into your voter registration database, eliminating manual data entry.

Veterans Organizations and Support Groups

Organizations like the VFW, American Legion, and military family support groups can provide this resource to help their members participate in democracy from anywhere in the world.

U.S. Embassies and Consulates

Diplomatic missions can offer this form to American citizens living abroad, making it easier to facilitate voter registration during consular services.

Streamline with Automation Using Stepper

While the form itself simplifies data collection, Stepper takes it further by automating what happens after submission:

• Route to the right office: Automatically send registrations to the correct county election office based on the voter's legal residence
• Create confirmation emails: Send personalized confirmations with ballot tracking information and key election dates
• Update voter databases: Push registration data directly into your state's voter management system
• Flag urgent cases: Automatically prioritize registrations from deployed personnel with upcoming deployment dates
• Schedule reminders: Set up automated ballot request reminders before each election based on voter preferences

These automations ensure no registration falls through the cracks, especially critical when dealing with time-sensitive military deployments and international mail delays.

Secure Document Signing with Papersign

Federal and state regulations often require signed affirmations for voter registration. Papersign integrates seamlessly to add legally binding eSignatures:

• Voters complete the registration form, then receive a formatted PDF via Papersign for electronic signature
• Maintain a complete audit trail showing when and where the document was signed
• Store signed registrations securely alongside the original form submission
• Eliminate the need for wet signatures, notarization, or postal delays

This is especially valuable for deployed personnel who may not have easy access to printing and mailing facilities.

Customization for State-Specific Requirements

While the FPCA is a federal form, each state has unique requirements and options. Paperform's flexible editor lets you:

• Add state-specific identification requirements (driver's license numbers, state ID numbers)
• Include state-specific ballot delivery options (some states allow email ballots, others don't)
• Customize confirmation pages with state-specific voting resources and deadlines
• Adjust field labels and help text to match your state's terminology

The doc-style editor makes these changes simple—no coding required—so election officials can maintain their own versions without technical assistance.

Supporting Democracy for Those Who Serve

Military members and overseas citizens face unique challenges when participating in elections. Distance, deployment schedules, and unreliable international mail shouldn't prevent anyone from exercising their constitutional right to vote.

This Military and Overseas Voter Registration Form template provides a modern, accessible solution that respects the service and sacrifice of those who protect our democracy while ensuring they remain full participants in it.

Whether you're managing voter registration for a military installation, running elections for a state or county, or supporting American citizens abroad, Paperform delivers the tools you need to make voting accessible, secure, and efficient—no matter where duty calls.

Get started today and help ensure every eligible voter can participate in democracy, regardless of their location or military status.