Off-Island & Eligible to Vote
Vote From Anywhere
A message for military families, students abroad, and every American Samoan living off-island.
Sandra King Young · American Samoa
Who This Is For
You can still vote — from anywhere.
If you call American Samoa home but you're stationed, studying, or living somewhere else right now, you can still make your voice heard. Whether you're living abroad, either a military service member, college student, or simply an American Samoan resident temporarily off-island but still intending to vote in local elections—registering for an absentee ballot takes a few minutes—here's exactly how. See what it takes below.
Before You Start
Are you eligible?
Most people who grew up in or claim American Samoa as home meet these four requirements. Check them off, then see what you'll need to have on hand.
Eligibility Checklist
- You're a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
- You're at least 18 years old
- You've lived in American Samoa for 2 years total, at some point in your life
- You lived in your home voting district for at least 1 year before the election
What You'll Need
- A valid U.S. passport or your birth certificate
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Your Social Security card, or an official SSA letter showing your SSN
How to Register
Four simple steps.
No trip to a government office required. Fill out one form, send it in, and you're on the voter rolls.
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Download the form
Get the official absentee voter registration form — free, one page, no login required.
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Fill it out & sign
Print it or fill it out digitally, then sign it. Takes about five minutes.
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Snap a photo
Take a clear photo or scan of your signed form and your documents.
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Email it in
Send the form and your documents to the Election Office. That's it — you're registered.
Questions? The Election Office can help.
Ready When You Are
Get your registration form.
One PDF. Fill it out, sign it, send it back — and you're set to vote from anywhere in the world.
Download Registration FormOpens in a new tab. Print it, fill it out, and email it back to the Election Office along with your documents.