U.S. citizens living abroad or serving in the military can vote using the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA). This application is designed to allow applicants to register and request an absentee ballot for local and federal elections. The FPCA can also be used to update Voter’s contact information.
Applications
U.S. Citizens temporarily residing outside the country who want to register and cast their votes can utilize the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The application is valid for a calendar year but must be resubmitted every time the voter changes their mailing address. Applications may be mailed starting January 1. This type of application is limited to voters who are:
Eligibility
- Active-duty military, spouses, and dependents (voting from outside the home Texas county)
- U.S. Citizens (nonmilitary) temporarily overseas* away from the home Texas county
- U.S. Citizens (nonmilitary) permanently overseas* away from the (previous) home Texas county
- A member of the National Guard or Dependent (as defined in Texas Election Code 82 and 101)
Need an Application?
If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, just request a Federal Post Card Application and return it using one of the methods outlined below.
Having trouble downloading or printing an application?
Email us or call (214) 819-6359 to request one. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address in your request. You can also pick up an application at our office.
Returning Applications
The scanned application must contain the voter’s original signature. Voters, FPCA can be emailed to: earlyvotingmail@dallascounty.org
By Mail
The Federal Post Card Application can be sent to:
Paul Adams – Early Voting Clerk
Dallas County Elections Department
1520 Round Table Drive
Dallas, Texas 75247
Common or Contract Carrier
Your mail ballot must be returned using an official envelope. If you choose a common or contract carrier for delivery, there are some important guidelines to follow:
- The carrier must be a business primarily transporting or delivering items.
- If you use a carrier, the delivery must be accompanied by a delivery receipt showing the name and address of the person delivering it, along with the date, hour, and address where the carrier envelope was received.
- Please note: Your ballot will not be counted if it is picked up by a carrier from a political party or candidate’s office, a specific or general-purpose political committee office, an entity that requested the election (unless forwarding to the early voting clerk), or a candidate’s residence (unless it is your own address).
In-Person
The Mail Ballot Application can be delivered in person by the applicant to Dallas County Elections Department, 1520 Round Table Drive Dallas, Texas 75247.