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.
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 (no “+” sign)
Select send via express “International Shipping”
Fill out your address information and your Local Election Official's address information, then print this information
Schedule the pickup within an hour!
Be sure the date/time are stamped on the outside envelope.
在微信小程序上搜 “顺丰速运+”
请选第一个选择，“国际寄递”
请选“中国内地 → 国际”
请输入你的地址和你本地的竞选办公室的地址
请让在一个小时之内取走你的信件
把时间和日期写在信件的外面
Visit the “Discover” page on the bottom ribbon of the WeChat app. Click the option that reads “Mini Programs”
Mini Programs you have used and those that are available are searchable on this page. The SF Express program needed for international shipping has a + sign under the logo, as shown:
SF Express Mini Program:
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Select International (Global) Delivery:
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Select International (Global, Overseas) Delivery:
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FedEx
DHL
Other
