Applying for an Absentee Ballot

Voters on active duty or residing outside of the county can register to vote and request an absentee ballot through the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). 

 Federal Post Card Application Form (Fillable)

For questions regarding this form, consult your Voting Assistance Officer or check out the FVAP's Voting Assistance Guide. 

Applications may be submitted by email, fax (610-478-6218), or mailed to: 

          Election Services 

          633 Court Street, 1st Fl 

          Reading, PA 19601

Returning your voted Absentee Ballot

All voted Military or Overseas Absentee ballots must be mailed back, along with the completed voter's declaration, postmarked no later than 11:59 PM on the day before the election (May 20, 2025) and must be received by the Berks County Board of Elections no later than 5 P.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.