Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a United States Citizen?
Yes. You must be a United States Citizen to be a registered voter. If you have a Green Card, that indicates that you are not a United States citizen. 

What identification do I need in order to register to vote?
If you have registered by mail after January 1st, 2003 and have not voted in Florida before, you will have to show valid identification that contains your name and photograph and has not expired prior to voting.  If you are voting by absentee ballot, you will need to mail a photocopy of a valid form of identification along with your voted absentee ballot in the return envelope. Valid forms of ID include:  Florida driver's license, Florida identification card issued by the Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, U.S. Passport, debit or credit card, military ID, student ID, retirement center ID, neighborhood association ID, entertainment ID, public assistance ID.

However you are exempt from this if you are 65 years of age or older, have a permanent or temporary physical disability, you currently reside out of the country but are eligible to vote in FL, are an active member of the uniformed service who is stationed out of the county on election day, a member of the merchant marine who is absent from the county on election day or a spouse or dependent of a uniformed service member or a merchant marine who is absent from from the county on election day.   

How do I know where I vote?
That information is provided to you on your voter information card. If you've lost your card, please contact the Supervisor of Elections' office. 

If I have moved, can I vote in my old precinct?
No, it is illegal to vote in a precinct in which you do not reside.  Please keep our office informed of any address, party or name changes.

How do I change my address, party affiliation or name?
Complete a Florida Voter Registration Application form or call the office at (772) 226-3440.  You may also download a form on this web site, fill it out, sign it and mail it in.

What hours are the polls open in Indian River County?
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

What identification do I need in order to vote?
You will be asked to show identification bearing your photograph and signature.  If you don't have a form of identification with both, you may show one with a photo and another with your signature.  However, if you are registered but do not have any identification, you may still vote by provisional ballot.

How do I know what congressional, state senate, and state house districts I can vote in?
The districts in which you are eligible to vote are indicated on your voter identification card issued by the Supervisor of Elections.  

Where do I obtain a mail ballot?
If you wish to vote a mail ballot, you may obtain a mail ballot by phoning, writing or coming in to the Supervisor of Elections' office, or you may complete and submit a mail ballot request from this website.

May I request mail ballot for someone other than myself?
Yes. You may request by phone a mail ballot be mailed to anyone in your immediate family or anyone for whom you are a legal guardian. Any request for a voter must include the voter's name, address, and date of birth. 

Any qualified voter may designate in writing another person to pick up a mail ballot for the voter. Carry out ballots are available to a designee on election day or up to five days prior to the day of the election. The designee may only pick up two (2) mail ballots per election other than his or her own, except for the ballots picked up for members of his or her immediate family. The designee must provide picture identification, the written authorization from the voter and complete an affidavit.

Why do I have to declare a political party?
You are not required to declare a party preference. However, you should know Florida is a closed primary state. In a primary election, voters may only vote for candidates in their party. By not selecting a party, you limit your vote in the primaries to only judges and issues. The only exception is a Universal Primary Contest or "UPC". A UPC is a contest in a primary election in which all candidates have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the general election. All qualified electors may vote on a  UPC regardless of party affiliation. In the general election, party affiliation is not an issue. You may vote for any candidate, regardless of your party affiliation. 

When can I change my party affiliation?
A party affiliation may be changed at anytime, however, changes made within 29 days of an election will not go into effect until after the election. 

Can I register here if I live here part of the year and in another state part of the year?
Yes. However, Indian River County must be your primary residence and you must only be registered here. By law, you cannot be registered in two places at once. 

How do I change my voter registration?
Your change of address must be made in writing to the Supervisor of Elections. The address change may be in letter form or you may, complete and return a Florida Voter Registration application indicating your new address to the Supervisor of Elections. You may fill out the Florida Voter Registration application on this website, print it, and mail it to our office.

Can I register to vote if I've been convicted of a felony?
When your civil rights  have been restored you may register to vote. You may obtain the application for Restoration of your civil rights by contacting our office.  Or, to find out if your civil rights have been restored, contact:
The Office of Executive Clemency
2601 Blairstone Road 
Building C, Room 229 
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450 
(850) 488-2952 

What is a Poll Worker?
Poll workers are people that work at the polling places on election day. 

How can I become a Poll Worker?
You may call the Supervisor of Elections at (772) 226-3440 and request a poll worker application, or you may download an application from this web site click here, print it and mail it in. Once the application has been received, you will be scheduled to attend an orientation session to familiarize you with elections in Indian River County.