Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds voters that Monday, October 6, 2014 is the last day to register to vote for those who wish to cast a ballot in the November 4, 2014 General Election. Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election.
New registrations must be completed and received in the Supervisor of Elections Office by close of business on Monday, October 6. Office hours will be extended until 6:00 p.m. to accommodate last minute registrants and individuals dropping off completed applications. If mailing an application, it must be postmarked no later than October 6 in order to be effective for the November 4 election. Address and party changes can be made after the books close. If you are unsure of your registration status, visit EscambiaVotes.com and click “Am I Registered?â€.
Escambia County citizens have several ways to register or update their record:
Online/By Mail: Visit EscambiaVotes.com and complete, print, and sign the online application. Be sure to include a valid Florida Driver’s License number, a valid Florida ID number, or if you have neither, the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number in the appropriate space. Completed applications must be received or postmarked no later than October 6. Send to: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, PO Box 12601, Pensacola, FL 32591-2601, or take the completed application to the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola. To have a form mailed to you, call (595-3900) or e-mail the Elections Office (soe@escambiavotes.com).
In Person: You can register at the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola, at any office that issues Florida Driver’s Licenses, and several other governmental offices and public assistance centers. Registration forms are also available to pick up at many locations countywide. For a complete list of locations throughout Escambia County, visit EscambiaVotes.com or call or e-mail the Elections Office.