Absentee Registration

Absentee Registration Federal Voting Assistance Program

Absentee ballots are available 45 days before the election. You must complete the Absentee Ballot Request Application (listed below), print it and sign it. You can return the completed and signed application to us by mail, fax, e-mail (as an attachment) or deliver it in person. 

Address: Multnomah County Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building,
1040 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214
Phone: 503-988-8683 | Fax: 503-988-3719 | Email: elections@multco.us

I will be away from my home on election day,

  1. But still within the United States
        a. Absentee Ballot Request Application           
        b. or if you have an Oregon Drivers license you can update online at My Vote.
  2. Because I am a  military or overseas voter         
        a.  Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) (510.83 KB)         
        b. or if you have an Oregon Drivers license you can update online at My Vote.         
        c. For more information for accessing your ballot online 
    ***Please note, the online system will not work in the following countries

Please contact Multnomah County Election for assistance at elections@multco.us. Your voted ballot must be mailed and postmarked on or before Election Day in order to count. You can also return it to any Official Ballot Drop Site in Oregon by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.