Florida Vote-By-Mail Ballot Notarization Requirements

Florida allows any voter to request a ballot by mail. You can also vote in person. Florida offers early voting.

How do I vote by mail?
In Florida, any registered voter can request to get a ballot by mail. Submit a mail ballot request by mail, in person, or by phone to your local election office.

What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?
If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.

How do I return my ballot?
Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot. You can return your ballot by mail or use a secure ballot intake station. Find your closest secure ballot intake station. If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.

What do I need to do if I’ve moved?
What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.

How can I check the status of my ballot?
You can check the status of your ballot by looking up your county’s tool via the Florida Division of Elections site.

Does my Mail-In Ballot require notarization?
There is no notarization requirement for Mail-In Ballots in Florida. In addition, if you choose to notarize your Ballot, a Notary is prohibited from charging you notarization fee, as there is a Notarization Fee Prohibition in effect:

"A notary may not charge a fee for witnessing a vote-by-mail ballot in an election (FS 117.05[2][b])".