Voting in Seminole County is designed to be secure, orderly, and accessible. Below is an overview of what you can expect when you arrive at your polling place on Election Day or during Early Voting.

Checking In

When you arrive at the polling place, you will check in with an election worker using the VotePass system. Florida law requires voters to present both photo and signature identification in order to vote.

You may present one form of identification that includes both a photo and a signature, or two separate forms that together meet the requirement.

If you do not present valid photo and signature identification, you will be issued a provisional ballot.

No Solicitation Zone & Photography

Florida law prohibits solicitation within 150 feet of the entrance to a polling place, early voting site, or elections office where vote-by-mail ballots are requested or printed on demand.

This includes campaigning, distributing materials, or attempting to influence voters. The no-solicitation zone will be clearly marked at each polling location.

If you believe someone is violating the campaign-free zone, notify an election worker immediately.

Language & Accessible Voting Assistance

Every polling place and early voting location in Seminole County is ADA-compliant and equipped to support voters with disabilities.

Election workers receive voting-specific disability training and are instructed to ask voters, “How may I be of assistance?” Voters may request help at any time during the voting process.

Election workers are prepared to assist anyone who wants to vote in their preferred language, trained in Accessible Voting Equipment which includes audio ballots, touch screen interfaces, and adjustable text sizes. Large-print sample ballots are also available prior to each election.

Election Equipment and Paper Ballots

All voting in Florida uses paper ballots, which gives every voter a secure and reliable record of their vote. Voters simply fill in the ovals next to their choices, and the ballots are counted using state‑certified tabulation equipment that reads each vote accurately.

Paper ballots serve as a physical backup for every election. If questions ever arise, these ballots can be reviewed to confirm results. By law, all ballots are securely stored for at least 22 months after each election and are considered public records. After an election, anyone may request to view them to verify results and see the process for themselves.

Certified Voting Machines

Every piece of voting equipment used in Seminole County is tested, verified, and certified by the Florida Department of State before use. Our office only uses equipment that meets or exceeds all state certification requirements.

Each machine undergoes extensive testing, public logic and accuracy checks, and post‑election audits to confirm that it reads every ballot correctly. Over multiple election cycles, this same equipment has proven to be accurate, reliable, and secure.

Provisional Ballots

A provisional ballot is used when a voter’s eligibility or information needs to be confirmed before their vote can be counted. You might be asked to vote provisionally if:

• Your name does not appear on the voter roll at your polling place.
• You did not bring the required photo and signature ID.
• You recently updated your registration, but the change has not yet been processed.
• If you voted using a provisional ballot and forgot to sign the certificate on the envelope, or if your signature looks different from the one we have on file, you can still make sure your vote counts.

Please complete the Provisional Ballot Signature Cure Form and return it to our office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second day after the election.

You can return the completed form by:

• In person: Supervisor of Elections Office, 1500 East Airport Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773
• By mail: P.O. Box 1479, Sanford, FL 32772
• By fax: 407‑708‑7705
• By email: [email protected]