State voting rules for Florida
Florida voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
How to Send
Registration: Mail or Online Upload
(You must have a Florida State identification card to use Florida’s online voter registration system. You do not need a state ID to use www.votefromabroad.org)
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
(After March 20, 2025, voters must also include a new form indicating why they are unable to vote in person. The form is provided when requesting a ballot using www.votefromabroad.org)
Ballot Return: Fax or Mail
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
Depending on your county, you may receive a ballot to vote in Florida state or local elections.
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
Election Deadlines for Florida Voters Abroad
There are currently no federal or state-wide elections scheduled, but there may be other elections for your voting jurisdiction in Florida. Election Deadlines for Florida Voters Abroad
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Ballot Return Information for Florida
1. Guide: "Florida Voting Information" [ CLICK HERE ]
2. Video: How to Fax Your Overseas Ballot [ CLICK HERE ]
3. NEW! If you are requesting your ballot within 10 days of an upcoming election, an extra form must be submitted along with your FPCA form: [ CLICK HERE ]
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.