What is Vote By Mail?

A vote-by-mail ballot refers to a ballot that you request and pick-up or have delivered to you without having to vote at the polls during early voting or on Election Day. Any registered Florida Voter can request a vote-by-mail ballot. Unless otherwise specified, a request to receive a vote-by-mail ballot covers all elections through the end of the calendar year for the second ensuing regularly scheduled general election.

How Do I Request a Vote By Mail Ballot?

A request for a vote-by-mail ballot may be made in one of the following ways:

  • Online application at the Broward Supervisor of Elections Website at https://www.browardvotes.gov/
  • By other writing (e.g., by email, fax, mail) to Supervisor of Elections;
  • In person at Supervisor of Elections;
  • By telephone call to the Broward Supervisor of Elections at 954-357-7055

Is there a Deadline to request a Vote by Mail Ballot?

The deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed is no later than 5 p.m. on the 10th day before the election. A Supervisor of Elections must mail the ballot out within 2 business days after a request and the last day for a Supervisor to be able to mail out a ballot is 8 days before the election.

  • August Primary Election Deadline: Saturday August 13th, 2022 – 5:00PM
  • November General Election Deadline: Saturday October 29th, 2022 – 5:00PM

Is Vote by Mail Safe?

Any voter who has requested a vote-by-mail ballot can track online the status of his or her ballot through a link within the Division of Elections’ Voter Information Lookup or through the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Website.

What is the Deadline to Return a Vote-by-Mail Ballot?

A returned voted ballot must be received by the Supervisor of Elections’ office no later than 7 p.m. (local time) on Election Day. The United States Postal Service recommends that mail back their voted ballots at least 7 days before the Election Day deadline to account for any unforeseen events or weather issues. The Federal Voting Assistance Program provides recommended earlier timelines for absent military and overseas voters.

A VOTED BALLOT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AT A POLLING PLACE. If you requested a Vote By Mail ballot and later decide to VOTE AT THE POLLS, take your Vote By Mail ballot with you to be cancelled at your polling place.

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Vote-by-mail ballots may also be returned at secure drop boxes at the following locations:

  • Broward SOE Main Office, 115 South Andrews Ave. (Brickell Avenue Entrance) Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Voting Equipment Center at the Lauderhill Mall (Rear Entrance) 1501 N.W. 40th Ave. Lauderhill.
  • ALL 22 early voting locations, starting Monday October 19th through Sunday November 1st. You can only drop off a ballot during voting hours which are from 7 AM to 7PM daily.

What do I do if my Vote by Mail ballot is rejected?

If Your Ballot Is Rejected: If your VBM ballot was not accepted because you forgot to sign the envelope or your signature does not match the SOE record, the SOE is required by law to notify you, tell you why it was rejected and give you an opportunity to correct any issues to “cure” your ballot and have it counted.  

You Have a Right to Remedy Your Ballot:  If your VBM ballot is rejected because you forgot to sign the envelope or you are required to cast a provisional ballot at early voting or on Election Day, your supervisor of elections is required by law to allow you to cure the ballot by submitting a Vote-by-Mail Ballot Cure Affidavit and a copy of your ID. You have to submit this by 5 p.m. two days after the election.

Need Assistance?

Call the 24/7 Florida Democratic Party Voter Information Hotline

(833) VOTE-FLA or (833) 868-3352