Qualifications for Voter Registration

Section 97.041(1)(a)&(b), Florida Statutes

(1)(a) Any person at least 18 years of age who is a citizen of the United States and a permanent resident of Florida and of the county where he wishes to register, is eligible to register with the supervisor when the registration books are open. Upon registration, such person shall be a qualified elector of that county.

(1)(b) Any person who will become 17 years of age on or before the date of any election and who is otherwise qualified shall be entitled to preregister on or after his 17th birthday with the supervisor for any election occurring on or after his 18th birthday, when the registration books are open.

Where Do You Register to Vote?

The headquarters for the Lee County Elections Office is located in Fort Myers in the Constitutional Complex at 2480 Thompson Street (corner of Fowler Street and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard). Office hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Branch offices are located at 1031 SE 9th Pl., Cape Coral, 24951 Old US 41 Suite 10, Bonita Springs, and Lee County Election Center Branch Office at 13180 S. Cleveland Av. Fort Myers 33907 (Across from Bell Tower Shops behind Robb & Stucky). Anyone requiring data on the availability of registration forms may telephone the main office at (239) 533-8683.

Registration closes 29 days before each election and must remain closed until after that election. When the registration books are closed, no registration nor party change shall be accepted for that particular election. Once registered, if you vote at least once every four years, your registration is active and permanent.

Those persons wishing to register to vote can obtain forms for registration at various sites throughout the county in addition to the Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs Election Offices. Some of the sites are public libraries, Chamber of Commerce, Dept of Motor Vehicles, AAA Motor Club, and Fort Myers City Hall. For additional information on site locations, call (239-533-8683).

All voter registration forms are to be mailed to:
P. O. Box 2545
Ft. Myers, FL 33902

To receive registration forms by mail, fill in a request form on line.

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