REGISTER TO VOTE
QUALIFICATIONS TO REGISTER TO VOTE
- BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- BE A FLORIDA RESIDENT
- BE 18 YEARS OLD (YOU MAY PRE-REGISTER IF YOU ARE 17)
- NOT NOW BE ADJUDICATED MENTALLY INCAPACITATED WITH RESPECT TO VOTING IN FLORIDA OR ANY OTHER STATE.
- NOT HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY WITHOUT YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS HAVING BEEN RESTORED, PURSUANT TO LAW.
- NOT CLAIM THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN ANOTHER COUNTY OR STATE.
VOTER REGISTRATION PROCESS
YOU MAY APPLY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS. THESE INCLUDE:
1. AT YOUR LOCAL SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE.
2. AT THE
DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, WHEN YOU UPDATE OR APPLY FOR A
DRIVER’S LICENSE.
3. AT
VARIOUS AGENCIES AROUND THE COUNTY SUCH AS THE LIBRARY, HRS, SOME
BANKS, ETC.
YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER VIA THE INTERNET AT:
Complete a Florida Voter Registration Application
YOU WILL COMPLETE THE FORM ONLINE AND SUBMIT
IT TO OUR OFFICE AT 971 W. DUVAL ST., SUITE 102, LAKE CITY, FL 32055. UPON RECEIPT OF THE
COMPLETED, SIGNED FORM, YOU WILL BE PROCESSED FOR REGISTRATION. IF YOU MAIL THE APPLICATION
FORM TO OUR OFFICE, PLEASE READ THE NOTE BELOW.
NOTE: Per the Help America
Vote Act of 2002 (Federal-H.R. 3295/P.L. #107-252), first time voters registering by
MAIL, requires the newly registering voter to provide photo identification
or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or
other government document showing the name and address of the applicant. Identification must be provided when
registering, when voting or must accompany a mail-in ballot (early/absentee
voting).
ACTIVE DUTY UNIFORMED SERVICE
MEMBERS (MILITARY)/MERCHANT MARINE AND DEPENDENTS
OR
U.S. CITIZENS LIVING
OVERSEAS
TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND REQUEST AN ABSENTEE
BALLOT FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS,
PLEASE ACCESS THE FEDERAL VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FVAP) AT:
Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)
SELECT PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS ON THE LEFT
SIDE OF YOUR SCREEN. YOU WILL BE STEPPED THROUGH THE PROCESS AND GIVEN
INFORMATION FOR COMPLETING A FEDERAL POSTCARD APPLICATION (FPCA). NOTE: THIS IS ONLY FOR
MILITARY/MERCHANT MARINES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS AND U.S. CITZENS LIVING OVERSEAS
DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE.
ALL OTHER COLUMBIA COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO WANT
TO REGISTER TO VOTE OR MAKE CHANGES SHOULD USE THE COMPLETE A FLORIDA VOTER
REGISTRATION LINK ABOVE. AN
ABSENTEE BALLOT MAY BE REQUESTED BY CONTACTING THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
OFFICE AT 758-1026.
ANY
QUESTIONS:
CALL YOUR SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, ELIZABETH
P. HORNE AT 386-758-1026.
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