This page is meant to serve as a resource guide for Americans who must return their ballots via mail.
DEADLINES
Voters should only use courier services to return ballots and FWABs after October 5, 2024
🚫 Voters can no longer use the consular pouch or postal mail for ballot returns.
FAQ
🚫 Courier services will not ship to PO Boxes. Contact your local election office for a street address.
🚫 Local election officials will not sign for courier envelopes, do not select that option.
💯 You should – and some states require you – ask for a postmark or date stamp to be placed on the outer envelope. Read your state’s requirements here.
TIPS
American citizens may need to enter a passport number, or even show a passport to a delivery person.Â
Showing the delivery person a picture or printout of your Local Election Office’s name, address, phone number, and email will help them to ensure your ballot materials are returned successfully.
Terms to be aware of, in case they arise in a conversation with a delivery person: "guoji" (international), "meiguo" (USA), and "wenjian" (document).
SF Express
Find the SF Express Mini Program on WeChat
Select the third option at the top for International Shipping
Select "Send Express"
Fill out your address information and your Local Election Official's address information
Schedule the pickup within an hour!
Be sure the date/time are stamped on the outside envelope.
FedEx
DHL
Other
