Voter Information – www.colliervotes.com  – 239-252-8450

 Who may register to vote? In order to register to vote, a person must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States of America
  • Be a legal Florida resident
  • Be 18 years old (you may preregister if you are 16 years old)
  • Not now be adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state
  • Not have been convicted of a felony in Florida, or any other state, without your civil rights having been restored
  • Provide your current and valid Florida driver license number or Florida identification card number.  If you do not have a current and valid Florida driver license number or Florida identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have a FL DL#, FL ID card#, or SSN, write “NONE” in the box provided on the voter registration application.

What is a legal residency?  There are different legal definitions for residency in different parts of the law. For voter registration purposes, legal residency must meet a two-part test.  You must intend the county to be your legal residence, plus you must have physical presence.  The courts have held legal residence is a place of abode and is evidenced by where you sleep, eat, where your spouse and children live, where you are a licensed driver as opposed to a place where you work or conduct commerce.  You may have more than one house or apartment but may have only one legal residence for voter registration purposes. Individuals who own more than one dwelling should be registered in the county where they claim homestead exemption.

Why register?  To participate in the selection of officials to represent you and run your government, or to express your opinion on a specific ballot issue, you must be a registered voter.  Only individuals who meet the eligibility requirements and are registered for at least 29 days before an election may vote.  Florida is a closed primary state.  A voter’s political party preference or lack of must be provided at the time of registration.  You may change your party affiliation by contacting the Supervisor of Elections.

Where may I register?  You may register with the Supervisor of Elections in the county where you reside.  The Supervisor of Elections Office for Collier County is located at the Collier Government Center at 3295 Tamiami Trail East in Naples, Florida.  Voter applications are also available at Naples City Hall, Everglades City Hall, Marco Island City Hall, and the Immokalee Tax Office. The Supervisor of Elections Office conducts special registration drives annually throughout the community.  You may also register at any Florida Driver License Office when making initial application or renewing your license.  Voter registration applications are also available at the county’s public libraries.  Eligible persons may register when applying at public service offices for Aid to Families with Dependent Children, Health & Rehabilitative Services, the Women, Infants, Children nutrition program, any state agency providing service to disabled residents, and armed forces recruiting offices.  To register by mail, call the Elections Office at (239) 252-8450 and request an application be sent. You can download one from this site. www.colliervotes.com

Who can vote an absentee ballot?  All qualified voters are permitted to vote absentee under Florida Law.  You may request an absentee ballot by mail or by telephone (239) 252-8450.

Early Voting:  Registered Collier County Voters may vote in one of three ways: by mail/absentee ballot, during Early Voting or on Election Day at their assigned precinct.  As more voters vote before Election Day, and in order to more efficiently use resources, precincts have been consolidated where appropriate.  Check the early voting location for your precinct. www.colliervotes.com. Voters who want to vote early should remember to bring their voter ID card, a photo and signature identification with them.

Election Day:  The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and are normally less busy during mid-morning and mid-afternoon.  State law requires a person to bring photo and signature identification before a person can vote.