Returning Your Virginia Ballot From Overseas
Virginia does not accept a voted ballot by fax.
Virginia does not accept a voted military or overseas ballot electronically, by email, or by fax; the signed and voted ballot must be sent by mail to the local general registrar's office. Source
A Virginia military or overseas voter who asks for an emailed absentee ballot receives the ballot, voting instructions, and a return envelope (the "B Envelope") by email; otherwise the ballot arrives by mail.
Deadlines
A Virginia military or overseas ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the local general registrar no later than noon on the third day after the election.
www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/military-overseasQuestions
Can I fax my Virginia ballot?
No. Virginia does not accept a voted military or overseas ballot electronically, by email, or by fax; the signed and voted ballot must be sent by mail to the local general registrar's office.
Is this an official Virginia election site?
No. FaxTerra is a fax service. Virginia'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. Virginia and your election office set the rules; follow them where they differ from anything here. Reviewed September 2026.