Your vote is critical in the upcoming General Election, so it is important that you give some thought to how you’ll vote based on your personal comfort level during this pandemic and while the US Postal Service is under attack.

Because of these issues, there is clearly more risk associated with voting in-person on Election Day. Good options exist, however, for a fool-proof plan to make sure your voice is heard.

The Collier County Democratic Party recommends that you vote by mail, and do so as early as possible.  When you vote by mail, you are safe, your vote is secure, and you can track your ballot online through every step of the process–requested, sent, received and counted.

As you plan on how to vote, here are some steps to consider:

Make sure you are registered to vote by checking your voter registration status.

Request your Vote-By-Mail Ballot now if you haven’t already done so and it will be mailed to you beginning September 24. Request a Vote by Mail Ballot here:  Vote by Mail Ballot Request

Watch for your ballot in the mail. When it arrives, fill it in completely, put it inside the security / instruction sleeve and inside the special envelope.  Sign the outside of the envelope as you did when you registered to vote.  Your drivers’ license may be a good guide.

You may return the ballot by placing a stamp on the envelope and sending it by the US mail.  Please do not mail your ballot after October 17 as there may be delays and your ballot may not get to the Supervisor of Elections on time.  Instead, use one of the next 3 ways below.

1. In person at the Supervisor of Elections Office at 3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. OR 2335 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2. In the special drop box at one of the nine early voting sites beginning October 19 and through October 31. (See list of early voting locations below).
3. In the special drop box located at the front entrance of the Supervisor of Elections Office at 3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Once you have returned the ballot, you should check the status here:  Track my Vote By Mail Ballot

If you do not return the ballot before October 17, you may vote in person during Early Voting or on Election Day.   You may bring the ballot and surrender it at the Polling location or destroy it yourself.  Do not attempt to vote if you have returned your vote by mail ballot.

If you have any questions about or issues with this process, or need any help voting, please call our headquarters at 239-434-7754 and leave a message for the Voter Protection Team.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the requirements to register to vote in Collier County?

A person must:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America
• Be a Florida resident
• Be 18 years old (voters may preregister starting at 16 years old)
• Not now be adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state
• Not have been convicted of a felony in Florida, or any other state, without civil rights having been restored
• Provide current and valid Florida driver license number or Florida identification card number. If a person does not have a current and valid Florida driver license number or Florida identification card, the last four digits of the Social Security number must be provided. Registrants who do not have a FL DL#, FL ID card#, or SSN should write “NONE” in the box provided on the voter registration application.

How do I register to vote in Collier County?

1. You may use the Online application at this link: Voter Registration Application  This option still requires that you print, sign and deliver the form to the Supervisor of Elections in person or by mail at 3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples, FL 34104.  Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
2. You may print the form found at this link: Voter Registration Form  Once printed,  complete it and deliver it to the Supervisor of Elections in person or by mail at 3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples, FL 34104.  Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A voter information card will be mailed to each person submitting a complete registration form within approximately 14 days if your form is received before the deadline which is 29 days before the election or October 5, 2020 for the 2020 General Election.

When do I need to register so I can vote in the 2020 General Election?

You must be registered with the Supervisor of Elections before October 5, 2020 to vote in the General Election.

How do I know if I am registered to vote?

Check your registration status at this link: Check My Registration Status or by calling the Supervisor of Elections at  239-252-8683.

How do I request a Vote by Mail Ballot?

1. Click on the following link Vote by Mail Ballot Request or
2. Call the Supervisor of Elections (239) 252-VOTE (8683)

When should I request a Vote by Mail Ballot?

Request your vote by mail ballot now if you haven’t already done so.  Do not wait.  You may request a Vote by Mail Ballot for the General Election until October 24, but if you wait that long there may not be enough time to return it.

When are Vote by Mail Ballots sent out?

Ballots will be sent out by the Supervisor of Elections beginning September 24, 2020.

How do I track my Vote by Mail Ballot?

Every step of the Vote by Mail process (requested, sent, received and counted) for your ballot can be found at this link: Track my Vote By Mail Ballot

What is the deadline to return a Vote by Mail Ballot?

Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day November 3, 2020.

How do I return a Vote by Mail Ballot?

By Mail / United States Postal Service, FedEx, or UPS.  Return it as soon as possible after you receive it but no later than October 17.  We may recommend an earlier date if Post Office delays become evident.

OR

In Person at the:

Supervisor of Elections Office

3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples, FL 34104

Monday -Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

OR

North Collier Government Service Center

2335 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples FL 34109

Monday-Friday 8 a.m to 5 p.m.

OR

At drop off sites during Early Voting from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 19 – October 31:

Curbside Vote-by-Mail ballot drop-off Sites. There will be a tent and two election workers at each outdoor site.

Golden Gate Community Center – 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples

Library Headquarters – 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples

Marco Island Library – 210 S Heathwood Drive, Marco Island

North Collier Regional Park – 15000 Livingston Road, Naples

Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes. All drop boxes are located inside the building during early voting hours, except at the Supervisor of Elections Office where the drop box is located outside the front entrance 24×7.

Collier County Government Complex – 3311 Tamiami Trail E, Naples

Everglades City Hall – 102 Copeland Avenue N, Everglades City

Immokalee Community Park – 321 N 1st Street, Immokalee

Norris Center – 755 8th Avenue S, Naples

Supervisor of Elections Office – 3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples

OR

In a special Vote by Mail Drop Box 24×7 at the Supervisor of Elections Office – 3750 Enterprise Ave, Naples.  The box is located at the front entrance.

When is early voting?

Early voting begins October 19 and ends October 31, 2020.  Early voting locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where do I go to vote early?

There are nine early voting locations:
Collier County Government Complex – 3311 Tamiami Trail E, Naples

Everglades City Hall – 102 Copeland Avenue N, Everglades City

Golden Gate Community Center – 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples

Immokalee Community Park – 321 N 1st Street, Immokalee

Library Headquarters – 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples

Marco Island Library – 210 S Heathwood Drive, Marco Island

Norris Center – 755 8th Avenue S, Naples

North Collier Regional Park – 15000 Livingston Road, Naples

Supervisor of Elections Office – 3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples

What do I need to bring to vote early?

Bring a current photo and signature ID.  ID requirements are found here: Voter ID Requirements

When is Election Day?

Election day is November 3, 2020.  Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where do I go to vote on Election day?

Each voter is assigned a polling location based upon his/her address.   It is not necessarily the same as an early voting location.  Find your precinct at this link: Find My Precinct

What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?

Bring a current photo and signature ID.  ID requirements are found here: Voter ID Requirements

Collier County Provides for ADA-Compliant Voting

The ExpressVote is a touchscreen device that provides voting directions in both English and Spanish. The device also has audio capabilities and an accessible keypad equipped with Braille and tactile navigation buttons, and the ability to use rocker panel and sip-and-puff tools.

ADA-compliant ballot marking devices produce a paper ballot which can then be scanned and tabulated through the standard optical scan voting device.

These devices are available at every Early Voting and Election Day location.