Off-Island & Eligible to Vote

Vote From Anywhere

A message for military families, students abroad, and every American Samoan living off-island.

  • Military & Dependents
  • College Students
  • Off-Island Residents
Sandra King Young, candidate for American Samoa's At-Large Delegate seat.

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.

  1. 1

    Download the form

    Get the official absentee voter registration form — free, one page, no login required.

  2. 2

    Fill it out & sign

    Print it or fill it out digitally, then sign it. Takes about five minutes.

  3. 3

    Snap a photo

    Take a clear photo or scan of your signed form and your documents.

  4. 4

    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.

Info@eo.as.gov 684-699-3570 P.O. Box 3970, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799

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 Form

Opens in a new tab. Print it, fill it out, and email it back to the Election Office along with your documents.