HOW TO VOTE

Voting is a key way to have your voice heard on key issues and to contribute to an archetype representative of your beliefs or goals.

Register to Vote

Registration to vote is a right of any American. It is available to any individual over the age of 18 who is a United States citizen and meets voter requirements.

Change of Address

Voters registered in Miami-Dade County can check that their information is accurate, as well as request a change of address online. Voters relocating into Miami-Dade from another Florida county can request their address changes through the Elections Department.

In order to fulfill a change of address, you must provide your full legal name, new residence and mailing address, date of birth, and optional telephone number.

Voters relocating into Miami-Dade County from another Florida county can additionally submit a Voter’s Registration Application to the Miami-Dade Elections Department by mail.

Supervisor of Elections
Attn: Registration Division
PO BOX 521550
MIAMI, FL 33152 

Where to Vote

Once Election Day has arrived, you can cast your vote at a polling station. These are generally public buildings such as churches, schools, sports halls, and local government offices. You can find a polling station near your work or residence at this site.

Information on Absentee Ballots

Deadlines for Absentee Ballots:

 

  • Absentee ballots must be received by 5:00 pm on the Wednesday prior to the election.
  • Voted ballots are due by 7:00 pm on Election Day

 

Rules for Florida absentee ballots

All registered Florida voters can apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

Instructions for Florida absentee ballots

  1. Utilize the Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare an application.
  2. Ensure all the information is correct on the form, including signing and dating.
  3. Return the completed application to your Local Election Official as soon as possible.
  4. All Local Election Officials accept mailed and hand-delivered forms. If your submission is close to the deadline, query your Local Election Official if delivery by fax or email will be accepted.
  5. Ensure that your application is received by your Local Election Official by the deadline. Your application must arrive by this time. A postmarked application prior to the deadline but received afterwards will not be accepted.
  6. Any further questions on the process can be addressed by your Local Election Official

Once you have received an absentee ballot

  1. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the ballot.
  2. Sign and date the ballot where indicated.
  3. Mail your completed ballot to the address indicated on the enclosed return envelope.
  4. The ballot must arrive on the deadline. Any ballots received after the deadline, including those postmarked at an earlier date will not be accepted.