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Vote Early

Early Voting gives Orange County voters a convenient way to cast a ballot before Election Day. During the Early Voting period, you can vote at any of the 27 Early Voting locations across the county, regardless of your assigned precinct. Dates, times, and locations are listed below to help you plan your visit.

Early Voting Dates for 2026

Early voting begins 10 – 15 days before an election. Note the locations, dates, and hours of operation vary. Please bring photo and signature identification.

  • Primary Election: Monday, August 3 – Sunday, August 16 from 9 AM – 7 PM
  • General Election: Monday, October 19 – Sunday, November 1 from 8 AM – 8 PM

Who Can Vote Early?

All registered Orange County voters can use Early Voting. If you have moved into Orange County from another Florida county, but have not yet updated your voter registration record, it can be updated at any Early Voting site. You can also update your voter record before going to vote by using Florida’s Online Voter Registration System.

Acceptable Forms of Photo ID Include

  • Florida driver’s license
  • Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • United States passport (or passport cards beginning January 1, 2027)
  • Debit or credit card (No longer accepted beginning January 1, 2027)
  • United States Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine identification
  • Student identification (No longer accepted beginning January 1, 2027)
  • Retirement center identification (No longer accepted beginning January 1, 2027)
  • Neighborhood association identification (No longer accepted beginning January 1, 2027)
  • Public assistance identification
  • State of Florida concealed weapon or firearm license
  • Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the federal government, state, a county, or a municipality.
  • Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

If the picture identification does not contain a signature, you will be asked to show an additional identification with your signature.

Where Can I Vote Early?

There are 29 Early Voting sites in Orange County, and you can vote at any location that is most convenient for you.

Can I Drop Off My Vote-by-Mail Ballot?

Yes. Each Early Voting site in Orange County has a Secure Ballot Intake Station. You can drop off your Orange County Vote-by-Mail ballot at any Early Voting location during Early Voting hours. For more information, please visit our Secure Ballot Intake Stations page.

Accessibility and Language Support

If you need help reading or marking your ballot, you may bring someone with you, or poll workers are available to assist. Spanish language assistance and ADA-compliant voting equipment are available at all early voting locations.