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Some counties will let you order your absentee ballot online. Please check with your Supervisor of Elections to see if this is possible in your county.

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Florida absentee ballot deadlines

Request deadlines

  • In Person: Received by 5pm 12 days before Election Day
  • By Mail: Received by 5pm 12 days before Election Day
  • Online: Received by 5pm 12 days before Election Day

Ballot deadlines

  • Voted ballots are due: Received by 7pm on Election Day. A 10-day extension exists for overseas voters voting in Presidential Primaries and General Elections, provided the ballot is postmarked or dated by Election Day.

Florida absentee ballot rules

Any registered Florida voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

Florida absentee ballot directions

  1. Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
  2. Sign and date the form. This is very important!
  3. Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We'll provide the mailing address for you.
  4. All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. Your Local Election Office will also let you fax or email the application.
  5. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  6. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

Tracking your ballot

You can track your ballot directly with your state.

Once you receive your ballot...

  1. Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
  2. Sign and date where indicated.
  3. Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
  4. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.

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