Absentee Ballot Fax Service — Send Your FPCA, Ballot Request & Election Documents Online
Fax your Federal Post Card Application, absentee ballot request, or Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot directly to your county election office from any device. No fax machine required. 20+ states accept faxed ballot applications.
Who Needs to Fax Election Documents?
Fax remains a legally accepted method for submitting absentee ballot applications in more than 20 states. The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) discontinued its fax relay service, so voters must now fax directly to their county election office. These voters rely on fax the most:
Military Service Members
Active-duty personnel stationed overseas or at domestic bases without fax machines. Protected under UOCAVA and the MOVE Act. Can use the FPCA to register and request absentee ballots simultaneously.
Overseas U.S. Citizens
Expats, workers, students, and retirees living abroad. Only 11% of the 2.2 million eligible overseas voters participated in 2024. International mail delays make fax critical for meeting deadlines.
Military Spouses & Dependents
Covered under UOCAVA as dependents of uniformed service members. Often relocate with PCS orders and need to re-register or request absentee ballots in new jurisdictions.
Domestic Voters in Fax-Accepting States
Voters in states like Georgia, Florida, Texas, Virginia, and Ohio who prefer fax over mail for speed, especially close to application deadlines.
Election Documents You Can Fax
Rules vary by state. Most states accept faxed absentee ballot applications, and many accept the federal FPCA by fax even when they do not accept their own state forms by fax.
Ballot Request Forms
- FPCA (Federal Post Card Application / SF-76) — voter registration and absentee ballot request for military and overseas voters
- State absentee ballot application forms — accepted by fax in 20+ states
- FWAB (Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot / SF-186) — backup ballot for UOCAVA voters
Supporting Documents
- Photo ID copies required by some states with absentee ballot applications
- Proof of military or overseas status for UOCAVA eligibility
- FVAP cover sheets for faxing election materials to county offices
Voted Ballots (Limited)
- Alaska — voters who requested fax or online delivery
- California — military/overseas outside U.S. territory
- New Jersey — received by 8:00 PM on Election Day
- North Carolina — received by 7:30 PM ET on Election Day
Rules differ significantly between states and between UOCAVA (military/overseas) voters and domestic voters. Always confirm your state's rules at FVAP.gov or your Secretary of State website before faxing.
States That Accept Faxed Absentee Ballot Applications
The following states accept absentee ballot applications or FPCA forms by fax. Some states accept fax only for UOCAVA (military/overseas) voters, not domestic voters. Always verify current rules with your state.
*Ohio accepts faxed FPCA from military/overseas voters only. Eight states conduct all-mail elections (CA, CO, HI, NV, OR, UT, VT, WA) and use different procedures.
Texas
Faxed FPCA for voter registration must be followed by a hardcopy mailed within 4 business days. This rule does not apply to emailed FPCA or ballot-request-only submissions.
Ohio
Accepts faxed FPCA from military/overseas voters only. Domestic voters cannot fax state absentee ballot request forms.
Sample County Election Office Fax Numbers
Fax numbers can change between election cycles. Always verify the current number at FVAP.gov, USVoteFoundation.org, or your state's Secretary of State website before sending. OneFaxNow is not affiliated with any government agency or election office.
| Jurisdiction | Fax Number | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | (404) 612-3697 | Absentee ballot applications |
| DeKalb County, GA | (404) 298-4038 | Absentee ballot applications |
| Dallas County, TX | (214) 819-6303 | FPCA and ABBM applications |
| Franklin County, OH (Columbus) | (614) 525-3489 | FPCA / military applications only |
| Ohio Secretary of State | (614) 485-7690 | FPCA for military/overseas |
| Los Angeles County, CA | (562) 232-7924 | Military/overseas ballot returns |
| Montana Secretary of State | (406) 444-2023 | Elections inquiries |
| Nebraska Secretary of State | (402) 471-3237 | Early voting / absentee |
FVAP's Fax Relay Service Has Been Discontinued
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) previously operated a free fax relay service where military and overseas voters could email their election materials to fax@fvap.gov and FVAP would fax them to the local election office. This service has been discontinued.
Voters can no longer send their voted ballots or applications to fax@fvap.gov for forwarding. If your state requires or accepts fax submission, you must fax directly to your county or state election office.
OneFaxNow fills this gap. Upload your completed FPCA, state absentee ballot application, or FWAB, enter your election office's fax number, and send it directly — no physical fax machine needed.
How to Fax Your Ballot Application with OneFaxNow
Download and complete your form
- Get the FPCA from FVAP.gov or your state’s absentee ballot application from your Secretary of State website
- Fill out all required fields, sign, and date the form
- Save or scan as a PDF file (most forms are downloadable PDFs you can complete digitally)
Look up your county election office fax number
- Visit FVAP.gov or USVoteFoundation.org to find your local election office
- Confirm the fax number on your county or state election office website
- Save the fax number — you will enter it in the next step
Upload your form to OneFaxNow
- Go to Pay-Per-Fax and upload your completed application
- You can upload up to 15 files per fax, 50 pages total, 20 MB per file
- Add a cover page with your name and contact information (recommended)
Enter the election office fax number and send
- Enter the county or state election office fax number
- Provide your email for delivery confirmation
- Pay $3.50 for 1–10 pages (one-time, no subscription)
Track delivery and save your confirmation
- Watch real-time delivery status on your Fax Status page
- If the election office fax line is busy, OneFaxNow retries up to 3 times automatically
- Save your email confirmation as proof of submission
Key Election Deadlines to Know
Missing a deadline means your vote may not count. Fax delivers in minutes instead of days or weeks by mail.
August 1
Recommended FPCA submission date for general elections to ensure your state has time to process and mail your ballot.
45 Days Before Election
Under the MOVE Act, states must transmit ballots to UOCAVA voters at least 45 days before a federal election. Submit your request before this date.
State Application Deadlines
Each state sets its own deadline for receiving absentee ballot applications. Many are 7-30 days before election day. Check your state's deadline at FVAP.gov.
Election Day Return Deadlines
If your state allows faxing voted ballots, the deadline is typically 7:30-8:00 PM local time on Election Day. Late faxes are not counted.
Why Voters Choose OneFaxNow for Election Documents
Fax from any device, anywhere
Deployed overseas, studying abroad, or at home without a fax machine? Upload your ballot application from your phone, tablet, or laptop and fax it in minutes.
Pay only on successful delivery
Your card is authorized at checkout but only charged when the election office's fax machine confirms receipt. If all retries fail, you pay $0.
No account, no subscription
No sign-up. No monthly plan. No recurring charges. Fax your ballot application once and you are done.
Minutes instead of weeks
International mail from overseas can take 2-4 weeks. Fax arrives in minutes. Critical for meeting registration and application deadlines.
Automatic retries for busy lines
County election office fax lines get busy, especially close to deadlines. OneFaxNow retries up to 3 times automatically.
Real-time tracking and proof
Watch each step of your fax in real time. Get email confirmation with a timestamp, destination number, and page count — proof your application was received.
Federal Laws Protecting Your Right to Vote by Fax
UOCAVA (1986) — Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
Guarantees military service members, their spouses and dependents, and U.S. citizens living overseas the right to vote absentee in federal elections. States must provide absentee registration and voting procedures for UOCAVA voters.
MOVE Act (2009) — Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act
Requires states to transmit ballots to UOCAVA voters at least 45 days before federal elections and to provide electronic transmission options (including fax) for blank ballot delivery. Implemented by the 2010 general election.
Flat Pricing for Ballot Application Faxing
Most ballot applications and supporting documents are 1-5 pages.
FPCA, state absentee application, single ballot request
Application with supporting documents, ID copies, cover sheets
Absentee Ballot Fax Questions
Can I fax my absentee ballot application?
Can I fax my actual voted ballot?
What is the FPCA and who can use it?
What happened to the FVAP fax relay service?
Where do I find my election office fax number?
How close to Election Day can I fax my application?
Do I need HIPAA mode for election documents?
Ready to Fax Your Ballot Application?
Upload your completed FPCA or state absentee ballot application, enter your county election office fax number, and send — from any device, anywhere in the world. No fax machine needed.