Follow the steps to successfully complete the VA SBE-701/703.1 form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred editing software.
2. Begin by entering your personal information. Fill in your last name, middle name, suffix, and optional birth year. Make sure to provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
3. Indicate the election for which you are applying to vote by mail, selecting either 'General or Special Election' or 'Democratic Primary or Republican Primary,' and provide the date of the election.
4. Decide whether you want to vote by mail for all elections in the current calendar year. If yes, select your preference for primary party ballots. If you do not wish to receive primary ballots, indicate this as well.
5. Provide your residential address, including your first name, street address, apartment or suite number (if applicable), city, and VA zip code. If you have a rural address or are experiencing homelessness, describe your residence.
6. If your ballot mailing address differs from your residential address, complete the relevant fields for your mailing address, including any apartment or suite number, city, state, telephone number, and country.
7. If applicable, fill out Section 7 regarding 'Change of Name/Address,' 'First Time Voter in this City/County,' or 'Military or Overseas Voters.' Follow specific instructions provided for each category you may fall into.
8. In the assistance section, indicate if you require help with your ballot. If assistance is needed due to a disability, blindness, or inability to read or write, fill in the assistant's name and phone number.
9. Complete the voter’s statement and signature section by affirming that the information provided is accurate. Sign the form or mark if unable to sign.
10. Lastly, save your completed form, and choose to download, print, or share it according to your needs.

Complete your VA SBE-701/703.1 form online today to ensure your ability to vote by mail.