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Military and Overseas Voting

There are special voting options for active duty members of the US Armed Forces, the Merchant Marine, their spouses and dependents, and US citizens residing overseas. These are known as “UOCAVA voters.” These options give UOCAVA voters additional flexibility when registering to vote and when voting-by-mail. Read below for further information.

You can register to vote using any of the options available to other voters. See our Register to Vote page for further information. When registering to vote, make sure to check the military or overseas status boxes on the application.

In addition, you can use the Federal Post-Card Application to register to vote and request a Vote-by-Mail ballot at the same time.

  • Federal Post-Card Application - Online Version
  • Federal Post-Card Application - PDF version

    • Extended Voter Registration Deadline

    Normally, the deadline to register to vote is 29 days before an election. An extended voter registration deadline is available to the certain voters and accompanying family members:

  • Voters who have been discharged or separated from the uniformed services or the U.S. Merchant Marine
  • Voters who have returned from a military deployment or activation
  • Voters who have separated from employment outside the territorial limits of the U.S.

    • The extended deadline is 5 p.m. on the Friday before an election. If the extended deadline applies to you, please contact our office so we can help you with your voter registration application.

    Requesting Your Vote-By-Mail Ballot

    You can request your Vote-by-Mail ballot using any of the options available to other voters. See our Vote-by-Mail page for further information.

    In addition, you can use the Federal Post-Card Application to register to vote and request a Vote-by-Mail ballot at the same time.

  • Federal Post-Card Application - Online Version
  • Federal Post-Card Application - PDF version

    • When completing the Vote-by-Mail ballot request, you can ask for your ballot be sent by any of these methods:

  • Mail - your ballot will be sent by forwardable mail.
  • Fax
  • Email
  • Online ballot portal

    • Delivery of Vote-by-Mail Ballot

    Your ballot will be sent to you within 45 days of Election Day. This is earlier than other voters and gives you additional time to receive and return your ballot.

    Your ballot will be sent using the method you selected on your Vote-by-Mail ballot request:

  • Mail - your ballot will be sent by forwardable mail.
  • Fax
  • Email
  • Online ballot portal

    • Online Ballot Portal - Enhanced Ballot

    We provide online ballot access for UOCAVA voters through the Enhanced Ballot system. Enhanced Ballot greatly reduces ballot delivery time as you can access your ballot shortly after your request is processed. Note that you cannot return your ballot through the portal.

    If you are a UOCAVA and would like to use Enhanced Ballot to access your Vote-by-Mail ballot, you can do so through this link: leonvotes.gov/Enhanced-Ballot. If you have any questions, please contact us at (850)606-8683 or email at:VBM@LeonVotes.gov.

    Completing and Returning Your Ballot

    You will receive instructions with your ballot. Make sure to sign the certificate on the envelope. If you do not sign the certificate, or your signature does not match, your ballot may not count. We will contact you and give you the opportunity to fix the signature issue.

    Returning Your Ballot

    You can return your ballot using these options:

  • Mail- Make sure to use proper postage. Mail your ballot well in advance of Election Day so the Post Office can deliver it in time for it to be counted.
  • Delivery Service – Enclose your ballot and signed certificate in a separate envelope and send by USPS Priority Mail, FedEx, UPS, or another carrier. Please send to our physical address at 2990-1 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
  • Fax- If you are overseas (both domestic or military) you have the option to return your ballot and signed certificate by fax. Instructions are included with your ballot.
  • Federal Voting Assistance Program - If you are having difficulty returning your ballot, the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s DoD Fax Service may be able to help you. Further information can be found at https://www.fvap.gov/eo/overview/resources

    • Return Deadline

    Normally, your ballot must be received by our office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. However, a 10-day extension exists for overseas voters (both domestic and military) in the following elections:

  • Presidential preference primary elections
  • General elections
  • Special elections
  • Special primary elections

    • To use this extension, your ballot must be postmarked or dated by Election Day and received within 10 days of Election Day.

    Special Ballots

    Two types of special Vote-by-Mail ballots are available to UOCAVA voters. These ballots help ensure that you can vote even if a problem may prevent you from voting normally.

    State Write-in Absentee Ballots

    If you believe that military service or other issues will prevent you from voting a regular Vote-by-Mail ballot, you can request a State Write-in Absentee Ballot. This option is available to overseas voters (both military and domestic).

    The State Write-in Absentee Ballot lists only the races. You will need to write-in the names of candidates or political parties that you are voting for.

    If you would like to request a State-Write in Absentee Ballot, please contact us at Vote@LeonVotes.gov. We will make the ballot available to you starting 180 days before Election Day.

    Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

    If Election Day is approaching and you have not received your Vote-by-Mail ballot, you can use a Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot. It is a back-up option in case you requested your Vote-by-Mail ballot but never received it.

  • Federal Post-Card Application - Online Version
  • Federal Post-Card Application - PDF version

    • Follow the instruction on the form to complete and return it to our office.

    Additional Information

    If you have questions about registering to vote or voting-by-mail, contact our office for assistance:

  • Phone: (850)606-8683
  • Email: Vote@LeonVotes.gov.

    • Further information for military and overseas voters is available through the Federal Voting Assistant Program:

  • Federal Voting Assistant Program Homepage
  • FVAP Voting Assistance Guide
  • Residency for military voters - PDF
  • Residency for overseas voters - PDF
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    Mark S. Earley
    Leon County Supervisor of Elections

    OFFICE ADDRESS: 2990-1 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee FL 32301
    MAILING ADDRESS: Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office P.O Box 7357, Tallahassee FL 32314-7357
    P: (850) 606-8683 | F: (850) 606-8601 | E: Vote@leonvotes.gov | Hours: M - F: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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