Returning Your Ohio Ballot From Overseas
Ohio does not accept a voted ballot by fax.
Ohio does not accept a voted military or overseas (UOCAVA) ballot by fax or email; the ballot goes back to the county board of elections by mail or courier delivery service. Source
Ohio sends a military or overseas voter the blank ballot by mail, fax, or email, as the voter chooses on the Federal Post Card Application.
Deadlines
An Ohio military or overseas ballot returned by mail must reach the county board of elections no later than four days after the election; one delivered in person must arrive by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
www.ohiosos.gov/elections/frequently-asked-questionsQuestions
Can I fax my Ohio ballot?
No. Ohio does not accept a voted military or overseas (UOCAVA) ballot by fax or email; the ballot goes back to the county board of elections by mail or courier delivery service.
Is this an official Ohio election site?
No. FaxTerra is a fax service. Ohio's rules come from its election authority, linked under official sources.
Official sources
Other US paperwork can still be faxed from abroad. How faxing US paperwork from abroad works.
This page is nonpartisan. FaxTerra is a fax service and does not support or oppose any party or candidate. Ohio and your election office set the rules; follow them where they differ from anything here. Reviewed September 2026.